Yellow-browed Tyrant
NameYellow-browed Tyrant
Common NameYellow-browed Tyrant
Scientific NameSatrapa icterophrys
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features bright yellow underparts, an olive-green back and nape, and a dark greyish crown. A prominent, bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow) extends from the bill to behind the eye, contrasting with a dark eye-line. Its wings are dark with pale edgings, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tchip' notes, sometimes forming a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, its range includes parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-green back, Dark crown with bright yellow supercilium, Dark eye-line, Typical flycatcher posture
Description
The Yellow-browed Tyrant is a striking flycatcher known for its bright yellow underparts and olive-green back. It typically perches conspicuously on branches in open habitats, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
