Todd's Sirystes
NameTodd's Sirystes
Common NameTodd's Sirystes
Scientific NameSirystes sibilator
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brownish-black cap, white throat and breast, and a greyish-white belly. The back and wings are dark grey, often with faint white wing-bars, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, often loud and sibilant whistles, which can be a series of clear, rising and falling notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresdark cap, white throat and breast, dark grey upperparts, upright posture, sibilant calls
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive dark cap contrasting with a white throat and breast. It typically perches upright in the mid-story or canopy of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
