Pogonotriccus difficilis
The Serra do Mar Bristle Tyrant, *Pogonotriccus difficilis*, is a small, enigmatic flycatcher, typically measuring around 10.5 cm in length. It boasts a distinctive plumage of greenish-olive upperparts, a whitish throat, and bright yellow underparts, particularly on the belly and crissum, complemented by two prominent yellowish wing-bars and a pale supercilium. Its dark crown often shows faint streaking, and the presence of noticeable rictal bristles around its dark bill, which has a pale bas...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid montane Atlantic Forest, favoring forest borders and secondary growth. It is typically found at elevations between 900 and 1800 meters, though it can descend to sea level in some coastal areas.
The primary diet of the Serra do Mar Bristle Tyrant consists of small insects and other invertebrates. It forages by sallying from a perch to catch prey in flight or gleaning them directly from foliage.
The Serra do Mar Bristle Tyrant is an active and restless bird, frequently perching upright with a characteristic upward flicking of its tail. This constant tail-flicking is a key identification marker, even when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. It is an insectivorous bird, employing a typica...
The Serra do Mar Bristle Tyrant is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its primary range encompasses southeastern Brazil, specifically within the Serra do Mar mountain range and adjacent highlands. It is found from southern Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo south thr...
Near Threatened
- Its common name, 'Serra do Mar Bristle Tyrant,' directly references its primary habitat - the Serra do Mar mountain range - and the prominent rictal bristles around its bill. - Despite being relatively common within its specific habitat, its small size and preference for dense undergrowth make ...