Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant
NameRed-rumped Bush-Tyrant
Common NameRed-rumped Bush-Tyrant
Scientific NameCnemarchus erythropygius
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey crown and nape, contrasting with dark grey upperparts. The most striking feature is the bright rufous rump and uppertail coverts. Wings are dark with prominent white patches on the primary bases, visible as a flash on the folded wing. The tail is dark, and underparts are paler grey, becoming whitish on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, whistled notes, often delivered as a simple 'tseet' or 'swee', or a short, descending trill from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes mountains of South America, ranging from northern Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent rufous rump, Pale grey head contrasting with dark grey body, White patches on primary feathers (visible on folded wing), Upright posture on exposed perches, High-altitude páramo and puna habitat
Description
The Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant is a medium-sized flycatcher characterized by its distinctive rufous rump and pale grey head. It typically perches conspicuously on shrubs or rocks in open, high-altitude Andean habitats, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
