Planalto Tyrannulet
NamePlanalto Tyrannulet
Common NamePlanalto Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias fasciatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a grayish crown and nape, olive-green back, and yellowish-white throat and breast transitioning to bright yellow on the belly. Dark wings display two distinct pale yellowish wing bars, and a faint pale supercilium is often present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls, sometimes incorporating a short trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and central South America, its range extends across parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grayish head, olive-green back, yellowish underparts, two pale wing bars, active foraging
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its grayish head, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story of trees and shrubs, often in dry or semi-open woodlands.
