Southern Bristle-Tyrant
NameSouthern Bristle-Tyrant
Common NameSouthern Bristle-Tyrant
Scientific NamePogonotriccus eximius
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly bright yellowish-green, with slightly darker olive on the wings and tail. Its head features a blackish crown, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid notes, sometimes described as a trill or a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid montane and lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellowish-green plumage, Blackish crown, Prominent white supercilium, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
A small, active flycatcher, the Southern Bristle-Tyrant is characterized by its bright yellowish-green plumage and distinctive head pattern. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often flicking its tail.
