Pogonotriccus eximius
The Southern Bristle Tyrant, *Pogonotriccus eximius*, is a diminutive and engaging flycatcher, often overlooked due to its small size and preference for dense montane forests. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm (4-4.3 inches) in length and weighing a mere 7-10 grams (0.25-0.35 oz), it sports a generally olive-green plumage on its upperparts, contrasting with a pale yellow wash on its belly and flanks. Key identification marks include a distinct whitish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and eye-ring,...
Primarily inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, as well as their borders and clearings, typically at elevations between 800 and 2,300 meters (2,600-7,500 feet).
Feeds almost exclusively on small insects and other arthropods, which it obtains primarily by gleaning from foliage and twigs, with occasional short aerial sallies.
Southern Bristle Tyrants are active, diurnal insectivores, often observed singly or in pairs, though they frequently join mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly during non-breeding periods, moving through the understory and mid-story. Their foraging strategy primarily involves quick, agile g...
The Southern Bristle Tyrant (*Pogonotriccus eximius*) has a relatively restricted distribution, primarily inhabiting the humid montane regions of northern Venezuela and adjacent extreme northeastern Colombia. Its main stronghold is within the Cordillera de la Costa (Coastal Range) of Venezuela, e...
Least Concern
- The name "Bristle Tyrant" refers to the prominent rictal bristles around their mouths, which are thought to help in detecting and securing insect prey. - Despite their widespread family (Tyrannidae) being one of the largest bird families in the Americas, the Southern Bristle Tyrant itself has a...