Hemitriccus cohnhafti
The Acre Tody-Tyrant, *Hemitriccus cohnhafti*, is a diminutive and elusive passerine, a true gem of the southwestern Amazonian understory. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm (4 inches) in length and weighing around 7-8 grams, its subtle yet distinctive plumage includes olive-green upperparts, contrasting with a yellowish throat and breast, which often display faint dusky streaking, transitioning to a pale yellow belly. Key identification marks include a prominent pale yellowish supercilium, a d...
The Acre Tody-Tyrant primarily inhabits the understory and lower to mid-story of várzea (seasonally flooded) and terra firme forest edges, often near rivers or oxbow lakes. It typically occurs at low elevations, generally below 200 meters.
Its diet consists primarily of small insects and other arthropods, which it captures by sallying from a perch to snatch prey from foliage or by making short aerial sallies.
The Acre Tody-Tyrant is a diurnal species, spending its days actively foraging in the dense undergrowth, often as a solitary bird or in pairs. Its primary foraging strategy is 'sally-gleaning' or 'sally-striking,' where it perches inconspicuously, darts out to snatch insects from foliage or small...
The Acre Tody-Tyrant is a non-migratory resident species with a restricted distribution across southwestern Amazonia. Its primary range centers on the Brazilian state of Acre, extending westward into adjacent southeastern Peru, specifically in the departments of Madre de Dios and Ucayali. There a...
Near Threatened
- It was only formally described as a new species in 2013, making it one of the more recent avian discoveries in the Amazon. - The species is named in honor of Dr. David C. Cohn-Haft, a prominent American ornithologist known for his extensive work in Amazonian ornithology. - Despite its vibrant h...