Rufous-browed Chat-Tyrant
NameRufous-browed Chat-Tyrant
Common NameRufous-browed Chat-Tyrant
Scientific NameOchthoeca superciliosa
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous crown, a dark greyish-black mask extending through the eye, and a faint whitish supercilium above it. The back is olive-brown, contrasting with bright rufous underparts. Wings are dark with a distinct rufous-cinnamon wing bar. The long tail is dark with white outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes, often delivered rapidly, and a chattering or trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, dark facial mask, rufous underparts, rufous wing bar, long tail with white outer feathers
Description
A small, active flycatcher inhabiting the humid montane forests of the Andes. It is often seen perching conspicuously on branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight. Its striking rufous crown and underparts make it distinctive.
