Wied's Tyrant-Manakin
NameWied's Tyrant-Manakin
Common NameWied's Tyrant-Manakin
Scientific NamePhyllomyias wiedi
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the head and back. The throat is whitish, transitioning to a yellowish breast and belly. It has a dark bill with a pale base to the lower mandible and often a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin notes, often a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' sounds, sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and eastern Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Plain appearance, Pale eye-ring (often faint), Dark bill with pale lower mandible base
Description
Wied's Tyrant-Manakin is a small, inconspicuous flycatcher of the Atlantic Forest. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story, often remaining hidden among the foliage.
