White-throated Tyrannulet
NameWhite-throated Tyrannulet
Common NameWhite-throated Tyrannulet
Scientific NameMecocerculus leucophrys
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe White-throated Tyrannulet has a grayish-brown crown and nape, a distinct white supercilium, and a dark eye-line. Its throat is pure white, contrasting with pale olive-green upperparts and whitish underparts that may show a yellowish wash on the flanks. The dusky wings feature two prominent white wing-bars, and the tail is dusky.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of accelerating 'tsee' notes, often delivered while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, extending into northwest Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, White throat, Grayish-brown head with white supercilium, Olive-green back, Two prominent white wing-bars, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its grayish-brown head, prominent white throat, and olive-green back. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, often flicking its wings and tail.
