Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant
NameYellow-billed Tit-Tyrant
Common NameYellow-billed Tit-Tyrant
Scientific NameAnairetes flavirostris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe head features a prominent, spiky crest and is heavily streaked black and white. The back is grayish-brown, and the underparts are white to pale yellow, with distinct black streaking on the breast and flanks. The bill is bright yellow with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched, often scratchy or trilling notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a chattering call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from central Peru south through Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, yellow bill with dark tip, black and white streaked head and breast, pale yellow belly
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its striking black and white streaked plumage, prominent crest, and bright yellow bill. It typically forages for insects in arid and semi-arid scrublands of the Andes, often flicking its tail while perched.
