Subtropical Doradito
NameSubtropical Doradito
Common NameSubtropical Doradito
Scientific NamePseudocolopteryx acutipennis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have bright yellow underparts, including the throat and belly. The upperparts are olive-green, and the crown is a darker olive-brown, creating a somewhat capped appearance. Wings are dark with faint lighter edgings, and the tail is dark. The bill is small and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'tzip' or 'chip' notes, often given rapidly, and sometimes a short, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Andes and adjacent lowlands from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina, with some populations in Paraguay and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, dark cap, dark bill, wetland habitat preference
Description
The Subtropical Doradito is a small, bright yellow flycatcher typically found in marshy habitats. It forages actively among reeds and other emergent vegetation, often flicking its tail.
