Spectacled Tyrannulet
NameSpectacled Tyrannulet
Common NameSpectacled Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias sclateri
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the crown and back. Wings and tail are dusky with pale edgings, sometimes showing faint wing-bars. Underparts are whitish to pale yellowish, often with a faint greenish wash on the flanks. The most prominent feature is the broad, pale (whitish or yellowish) eye-ring and lores, creating a 'spectacled' appearance. The bill is small and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, often descending or trilling notes, sometimes described as a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsew' or 'tew-tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and into northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale underparts, Prominent pale eye-ring and lores ('spectacles'), Active foraging behavior, High-pitched, thin calls
Description
The Spectacled Tyrannulet is a small, active flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It is most notable for the distinctive pale 'spectacles' around its eyes. This species forages for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests.
