Plumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet
NamePlumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet
Common NamePlumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias plumbeiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a lead-gray crown, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. It has two yellowish wing-bars, dark lores, and a faint pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or a rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane and foothill forests of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresgray crown, olive-green back, yellowish underparts, two yellowish wing-bars, small size
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive gray crown and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests, often moving quickly through the foliage.
