Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant
NameRufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant
Common NameRufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant
Scientific NameOchthoeca rufipectoralis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsIt has a prominent white supercilium, a dark crown, and a distinctive rufous breast. The back and wings are dark brownish-grey, often with paler wing-edging, and the belly is whitish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tsip' notes and a rapid, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeAndes of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, Rufous breast, Upright posture, Small size, Dark crown
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its striking rufous breast and prominent white supercilium. It typically perches upright in montane forest undergrowth, actively sallying out to catch insects.
