Red-billed Tyrannulet
NameRed-billed Tyrannulet
Common NameRed-billed Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePogonotriccus eximius
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Red-billed Tyrannulet has a dark gray crown and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back and yellowish-olive underparts. Its wings and tail are darker, and it features a prominent white eye-ring. The bill is dark, often with a reddish or pinkish base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched and thin, often described as a rapid series of sibilant 'tsip' notes or a short, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, extending from Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina, and also in eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresgray head contrasting with olive back, yellowish underparts, white eye-ring, small size, reddish base to lower mandible (though not always clearly visible), active foraging behavior
Description
A small, active flycatcher, this species is characterized by its gray head, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often flicking its tail as it moves.
