Phyllomyias griseocapilla
The Grey-capped Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseocapilla) is a diminutive and often overlooked passerine belonging to the diverse Tyrannidae family, known for its subtle yet charming appearance. Measuring a mere 10.5–11 cm in length and weighing 7–10.5 grams, it is one of the smaller members of the tyrant flycatcher group. Its most distinctive field mark is the slate-grey crown, contrasting with olive-green upperparts and a pale, yellowish-white throat and breast that fades into a light yellow b...
This species primarily inhabits humid lowland and lower montane evergreen forests, including forest edges and clearings with scattered trees. It is found from sea level up to approximately 2000 meters, though most commonly below 1000 meters.
Its diet consists predominantly of small insects and other arthropods, which it gleans from foliage; occasionally, it may supplement this with small berries.
The Grey-capped Tyrannulet is a diurnal species, typically active from dawn to dusk, often spending nights roosting cryptically within dense foliage. It is an active and deliberate forager, gleaning small insects from leaves and twigs in the middle and upper strata of the forest, sometimes hoveri...
The Grey-capped Tyrannulet is a resident species found exclusively in the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its primary distribution encompasses a broad swathe of southeastern Brazil, extending from the state of Bahia southwards through Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, Rio de Jane...
Least Concern
- Despite its small size, the Grey-capped Tyrannulet belongs to the Tyrannidae family, the largest family of birds in the Americas, known for their 'tyrant-like' dominance in foraging. - Its name 'Tyrannulet' literally means 'little tyrant,' highlighting its small stature within a family famous f...