Smoky Bush-Tyrant
NameSmoky Bush-Tyrant
Common NameSmoky Bush-Tyrant
Scientific NameMyiotheretes fumigatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall smoky brown plumage, darker on the upperparts and slightly paler on the underparts. It features a faint whitish supercilium and a broken whitish eye-ring, with dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, clear 'tew' or 'twee' notes, sometimes given in a series. It also produces varied whistled calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela, through Colombia and Ecuador, to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesOverall smoky brown plumage, Faint whitish supercilium and broken eye-ring, Upright posture on exposed perches, Typical flycatcher behavior (sallying for insects)
Description
The Smoky Bush-Tyrant is a medium-sized, drab flycatcher typically found in montane forests. It often perches conspicuously on exposed branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
