Pogonotriccus paulista
The Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant (Pogonotriccus paulista) is a small, active passerine bird, averaging 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length, belonging to the Tyrannidae family, a diverse group of flycatchers. It sports an olive-green coloration on its upperparts, contrasting with a pale yellow belly and a distinctive gray cap that extends to its nape. A prominent white eye-ring stands out against its head, often appearing broken at the front and back, and it features two yellowish wing-bars on its...
This species primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forest, favoring the understory and mid-story, as well as forest edges and clearings. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 300 to 1500 meters.
Its diet consists almost exclusively of small insects and spiders, which it procures through active gleaning from foliage and agile aerial sallying from perches.
The Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant is a highly active and restless bird, constantly moving through the forest undergrowth and mid-canopy. It is predominantly diurnal, spending its day foraging for insects, often in a characteristic, erratic manner. Foraging involves short, quick sallies from perches to...
The Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, with its primary distribution extending from Espírito Santo state south through Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and into northern Rio Grande do Sul. Its range may also marginally extend...
Least Concern
- The scientific name 'paulista' directly refers to the Brazilian state of São Paulo, where the species was first described. - Despite its 'tyrant' moniker, it is a rather small and unobtrusive flycatcher, rarely drawing attention with its size. - It is a frequent and often central member of mixe...