White-tailed Tyrannulet
NameWhite-tailed Tyrannulet
Common NameWhite-tailed Tyrannulet
Scientific NameMecocerculus poecilocercus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grayish crown and nape, with a prominent white supercilium and a dusky eye-line. Its back and wings are olive-green, featuring two yellowish wing-bars. The underparts are pale yellowish, becoming whiter on the throat and belly, and the dusky tail has conspicuous white outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes, sometimes described as a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a more complex, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe White-tailed Tyrannulet is found in the Andes mountain range of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, south to northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grayish head with white supercilium, Olive-green back, Two yellowish wing-bars, White outer tail feathers, Pale yellowish underparts
Description
The White-tailed Tyrannulet is a small, active flycatcher found in humid montane forests of the Andes. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy, gleaning insects from foliage or catching them in short sallies. Its distinctive plumage includes a grayish head, olive-green back, and pale underparts.
