Tepui Redstart
NameTepui Redstart
Common NameTepui Redstart
Scientific NameMyioborus castaneocapillus
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species features a striking reddish-chestnut crown, contrasting with gray upperparts (back, wings, and tail). Its underparts, from the throat to the undertail coverts, are a vibrant yellow, and it has a distinctive white crescent below the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' calls, and a rapid, sibilant song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the tepui region, found in southern Venezuela, western Guyana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresreddish-chestnut crown, gray upperparts, bright yellow underparts, white crescent below eye, small size
Description
The Tepui Redstart is a small, active warbler endemic to the tepui region of South America. It is often seen foraging for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests.
