Pseudocolopteryx sclateri
The Crested Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx sclateri) is a captivating member of the Tyrannidae family, a group renowned for their flycatching prowess. This diminutive passerine measures a mere 10-11 cm (4 inches) in length and weighs approximately 7-9 grams, making it one of the smaller tyrant flycatchers. Males are strikingly adorned with bright yellow underparts, an olive-green back, dark wings featuring two yellowish wing-bars, and most notably, an erectile, often blackish crest that can be dr...
Primarily inhabits marshy areas, dense reedbeds, sedge swamps, and tall grasslands near water, typically found in low-lying elevations, generally below 500 meters.
Mainly insectivorous, feeding on small invertebrates such as flies, beetles, and other arthropods, primarily caught by sallying flights from low perches.
Crested Doraditos are diurnal and generally solitary or found in pairs, becoming more vocal and conspicuous during the breeding season. They are active foragers, employing typical flycatcher behavior by making short, agile sallies from low perches to snatch insects in mid-air or from vegetation. ...
The Crested Doradito has a fragmented but relatively widespread distribution across south-central South America. Its primary breeding range extends through northern and central Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, southeastern Bolivia, and southern Brazil, reaching northwards to states like Rio Grande d...
Least Concern
- The name "Doradito" translates to "little golden one" from Spanish, referring to the bright yellow underparts common to the genus. - Its most striking feature, the erectile crest, is unique among its close relatives and is dramatically raised during displays. - Despite its small size, the male'...