Warbling Doradito
NameWarbling Doradito
Common NameWarbling Doradito
Scientific NamePseudocolopteryx flaviventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUnderparts are bright yellow, extending from the throat to the belly. The back, wings, and crown are olive-brown. It has a dark, slender bill and often a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, rapid, and warbling trill, which gives the species its common name. It also produces sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and northern Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. During the non-breeding season, it migrates north to parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow underparts, olive-brown upperparts, dark slender bill, warbling song, preference for dense marsh habitats
Description
The Warbling Doradito is a small, active flycatcher found in dense marsh vegetation. It is known for its bright yellow underparts and olive-brown upperparts, often heard before it is seen.
