White-rumped Sirystes
NameWhite-rumped Sirystes
Common NameWhite-rumped Sirystes
Scientific NameSirystes sibilator
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark gray to blackish crown with a slight crest, contrasting sharply with a white throat and underparts. The back and wings are dark gray, with a prominent white rump that is often visible, especially in flight.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and often whistling calls, which can be a series of rising and falling notes, sometimes incorporating trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound widely across South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas, typically in humid lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white rump, Dark gray/blackish crested head, White underparts, Upright posture, Loud, whistling calls
Description
The White-rumped Sirystes is a medium-sized flycatcher characterized by its upright posture and striking black-and-white plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
