White-fronted Ground-Tyrant
NameWhite-fronted Ground-Tyrant
Common NameWhite-fronted Ground-Tyrant
Scientific NameMuscisaxicola albifrons
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall pale grayish-brown plumage with a distinctive white forehead extending above the eye. It has dark lores and a dark line through the eye, with whitish underparts that may show a buffy wash on the flanks. Wings and tail are darker.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally soft, consisting of short, whistled notes or a sharp 'chip' call, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude puna and altiplano regions of the Andes, from central Peru south through Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesWhite forehead, Pale grayish-brown plumage, Terrestrial foraging behavior, High-altitude habitat
Description
A relatively large, pale ground-tyrant found in the high Andes. It is typically seen foraging on the ground in open, rocky habitats, often perching on prominent rocks or low vegetation.
