Puna Ground-Tyrant
NamePuna Ground-Tyrant
Common NamePuna Ground-Tyrant
Scientific NameMuscisaxicola juninensis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThis species has an overall pale grayish-brown plumage on its upperparts, contrasting with paler whitish underparts. It features a faint pale supercilium above the eye and darker flight feathers on its wings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, often repeated 'tseep' or 'tsit' calls, sometimes forming a simple, short song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude puna grasslands of the Andes, ranging from central Peru south through Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesPale grayish-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Faint pale supercilium, Terrestrial foraging behavior, Inhabits high-altitude puna grasslands
Description
The Puna Ground-Tyrant is a small, drab flycatcher found in the high Andes. It typically forages on the ground, often perching on low mounds or rocks in open, grassy habitats.
