Serra do Mar Bristle-Tyrant
NameSerra do Mar Bristle-Tyrant
Common NameSerra do Mar Bristle-Tyrant
Scientific NamePhylloscartes difficilis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with pale grayish-white underparts. It has a distinctive white eye-ring and dusky lores, with a dark, slender bill. The wings and tail are dusky with olive-green edgings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of sharp 'tsee' notes, often delivered quickly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, found primarily in the humid montane Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar mountain range, from Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale grayish-white underparts, Prominent white eye-ring, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It forages energetically in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often flicking its tail and wings.
