Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
NameSulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
Common NameSulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
Scientific NameNeopelma sulphureiventer
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-green, contrasting sharply with the bright sulphur-yellow underparts, particularly on the belly. The throat and breast are a paler greyish, and the crown is dark olive with a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin whistles or trills, often described as a repeated 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern Amazon Basin, specifically in parts of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesBright sulphur-yellow belly, Olive-green upperparts, Small size (approx. 12-13 cm), Pale eye-ring, Inhabits forest understory
Description
This small, olive-green bird is distinguished by its striking sulphur-yellow belly. It typically inhabits the understory of humid forests, often observed alone or in pairs foraging for insects.
