Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher
NameYellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameYellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTodirostrum chrysocrotaphum
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures bright yellow underparts with distinct black streaking on the flanks. The back and wings are olive-green, contrasting with a prominent black cap and a striking yellow supercilium (brow). The throat is white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow underparts, black cap, yellow supercilium, black streaking on flanks
Description
This tiny, active flycatcher is characterized by its vibrant yellow and black plumage. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid tropical forests, often flicking its tail as it moves.
