Inezia caudata
The Pale-tipped Inezia (Inezia caudata) is a captivating member of the Tyrannidae family, often recognized by its restless demeanor and distinctive long, graduated tail. Measuring approximately 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length and weighing around 7-9 grams, its upperparts are a subtle olive-green to grayish-brown, contrasting with pale yellowish to whitish underparts. A key field mark, and the source of its common name, is the tail, which is notably long, often cocked, and tipped with pale...
Found in dry deciduous woodlands, thorny scrub, gallery forest edges, and savannas. Prefers low to moderate elevations, typically below 1200 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small flies, beetles, wasps, and other arthropods. Insects are captured by aerial hawking or gleaning from foliage.
This is a highly active and restless flycatcher, constantly flitting through vegetation or performing aerial sallies to catch insects. Foraging involves a combination of gleaning prey from leaves and branches, as well as typical flycatcher hawking from a perch. They are often seen as a core compo...
The Pale-tipped Inezia boasts a wide, disjunct distribution across South America. Its breeding range extends from northeastern Colombia and Venezuela, through Guyana, across much of northern and central Brazil (including the Amazon Basin, Caatinga, and Cerrado biomes), to eastern Bolivia, Paragua...
Least Concern
- The genus name 'Inezia' honors Inez P. Miller, wife of American ornithologist W. DeWitt Miller, reflecting the historical contributions of women to ornithology. - Despite being a 'flycatcher,' the Pale-tipped Inezia frequently gleans insects from leaves and branches, showcasing a versatile fora...