Yellow Tyrannulet
NameYellow Tyrannulet
Common NameYellow Tyrannulet
Scientific NameCapsiempis flaveola
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow Tyrannulet has bright yellow underparts, including the throat and belly. Its upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with dark wings that feature two distinct yellowish wing-bars. A pale yellowish supercilium is also present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sharp, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'chip' note. Its song is a rapid, chattering series of notes, often ending with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America, extending into northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, two yellowish wing-bars, pale supercilium, small size
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often moving quickly through foliage.
