Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant
NameYellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant
Common NameYellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant
Scientific NameSilvicultrix diadema
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts. A prominent bright yellow supercilium extends above the eye, set against a dark crown and eye-stripe. Wings and tail are dark, sometimes with faint wing bars.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as 'tsip' or 'tsee' calls, and a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow supercilium, olive-green upperparts, bright yellow underparts, small size, active flycatcher behavior
Description
The Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant is a small, active flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It is known for its distinctive bright yellow supercilium and its habit of foraging in the understory of montane forests.
