Slender-footed Tyrannulet
NameSlender-footed Tyrannulet
Common NameSlender-footed Tyrannulet
Scientific NameZimmerius gracilipes
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grayish head and nape, with an olive-green back and rump. Its wings are dusky with two yellowish wing-bars and yellowish edging on the flight feathers. The underparts are pale yellow, often with an olive wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin whistles or trills, often described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee-swee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Slender-footed Tyrannulet is found across the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grayish head, Olive-green back, Yellowish wing-bars, Pale yellow underparts, Slender bill
Description
The Slender-footed Tyrannulet is a small, active flycatcher typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland and foothill forests. It is often observed foraging for insects, sometimes as part of mixed-species flocks. Its relatively plain plumage helps it blend into its arboreal habitat.
