Sibilant Sirystes
NameSibilant Sirystes
Common NameSibilant Sirystes
Scientific NameSirystes sibilator
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsOverall gray plumage, darker on the head and back, lighter on the belly. It has a distinctive dark crest and prominent white wing bars formed by white edging on the greater and median coverts. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, sibilant (whistling) calls, often described as a series of clear, high-pitched whistles or trills that can sometimes descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southeastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesGray plumage, Crested head, White wing bars, Sibilant whistling calls, Flycatcher behavior
Description
A medium-sized flycatcher with a somewhat crested head, gray plumage, and white wing bars. It is often found in the canopy of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects from a perch.
