Tumbesian Tyrannulet
NameTumbesian Tyrannulet
Common NameTumbesian Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhaeomyias tumbezana
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsOverall drab grayish-brown on the upperparts, with a slightly paler, often faintly yellowish-tinged belly. The wings are darker with two indistinct pale wingbars, and a subtle pale supercilium may be present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically include a simple, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseet' call, sometimes forming a short, uncomplex song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tumbes region, found in southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab grayish-brown plumage, Faint wingbars, Pale underparts, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Tumbesian Tyrannulet is a small, drab flycatcher characterized by its grayish-brown plumage. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the arid scrub and dry forests of its limited range.
