Ticking Doradito
NameTicking Doradito
Common NameTicking Doradito
Scientific NamePseudocolopteryx dinelliana
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsBright yellow underparts, brownish-olive back and wings, dark brown cap, and a short, dark bill. Some individuals may show a faint pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts distinctive call is a rapid, dry 'tick-tick-tick' or 'click-click-click' sound, often given in series. It also has a short, buzzy song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and northern Argentina, southern Bolivia, and western Paraguay. It is a migratory species, breeding in the south and moving north for the non-breeding season.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow underparts, brownish cap, ticking call, wetland habitat
Description
A small, active flycatcher characterized by its bright yellow underparts and brownish-olive upperparts. It inhabits dense reedbeds and marshy areas, often heard before it is seen due to its distinctive ticking call.
