Sharp-tailed Tyrant
NameSharp-tailed Tyrant
Common NameSharp-tailed Tyrant
Scientific NameCulicivora caudacuta
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent black crown with a white central stripe, bordered by a broad white supercilium and a black eye-stripe. The back is streaked brown, while the underparts are a rich rufous-orange, fading to whitish on the belly. Its tail is long and sharply pointed.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often given singly or in a short series. It also has a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in scattered populations across central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. It is often associated with wet grasslands and savannas.
Identifying Featuresblack crown with white central stripe, white supercilium, rufous-orange underparts, long, sharply pointed tail, small size
Description
The Sharp-tailed Tyrant is a small, distinctive flycatcher with a striking head pattern and a long, pointed tail. It typically perches low in open grasslands, often on a prominent stem, where it forages for insects.
