Zimmerius chrysops
The Golden-faced Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chrysops) is a diminutive yet vibrant member of the tyrant-flycatcher family (Tyrannidae), endemic to the humid montane forests of northern South America. Measuring a mere 10-11 cm (4 inches) in length and weighing around 7-9 grams, this small passerine boasts striking yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, and a distinctive greyish crown. Its most notable field mark, which gives it its common name, is the brilliant golden-yellow lore and supercilium...
Found primarily in humid montane and cloud forests, forest borders, and tall secondary growth, typically at elevations between 900 and 2500 meters, occasionally ranging lower or higher.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small arthropods gleaned from foliage and twigs; occasionally consumes small berries or fruits.
The Golden-faced Tyrannulet is a highly active, diurnal species, constantly on the move through the mid-story and canopy of its forest home. Its primary foraging strategy involves energetic gleaning, where it meticulously picks small insects and arthropods from the undersides of leaves and branch...
The Golden-faced Tyrannulet is a resident species distributed extensively across the humid montane regions of northern South America. Its range spans the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and extends into the Yungas of Bolivia. In Venezuela, it is found along the coastal cordillera and...
Least Concern
- The name 'tyrannulet' means 'little tyrant,' a nod to the Tyrannidae family's generally assertive behavior, even in these smallest members. - Despite its small size, it's an incredibly energetic forager, constantly flitting and gleaning through the canopy. - Its bright golden face, which gives ...