Spectacled Tyrant
NameSpectacled Tyrant
Common NameSpectacled Tyrant
Scientific NameHymenops perspicillatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.25
Weight (g)17.25
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a prominent bright yellow eye-ring and a pale, yellowish-white bill. They also display a small white patch on the primaries/secondaries, visible when the wing is folded. Females are duller, brownish-black, with a less prominent eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive, often repeated, buzzing or rattling call, sometimes described as 'tzzzz-tzzzz' or a series of sharp, insect-like notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, including parts of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. It is migratory in some parts of its range, moving north during the austral winter.
Identifying Featuresall-black plumage (male), bright yellow eye-ring, pale yellowish-white bill, white wing patch
Description
The Spectacled Tyrant is a small, striking flycatcher found in southern South America. Males are entirely glossy black with a prominent yellow eye-ring and pale bill, often seen perching conspicuously near water in marshy habitats.
