Silvicultrix diadema
The Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant (Silvicultrix diadema) is a petite and strikingly marked flycatcher native to the high Andes, instantly recognizable by its vibrant plumage. Measuring a mere 11.5-12.5 cm (4.5-4.9 inches) in length and weighing around 8-12 grams, this species boasts a distinctive black cap, a broad white supercilium that often extends to the nape, dark lores, and dark ear coverts, framing a dark eye. Its upperparts are a rich olive-green, contrasting sharply with its brilliant y...
Found primarily in humid montane evergreen forests, cloud forests, and elfin forest edges, typically at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 meters (6,500-11,500 feet).
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small arthropods, which it obtains by gleaning from vegetation and making aerial sallies.
The Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant is a diurnal and highly active insectivore, typically observed singly or in pairs, often joining mixed-species flocks. Its foraging strategy involves active gleaning of insects from foliage and branches, often making short, agile sallies to catch flying prey. Territ...
The Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant is a resident species distributed across the Andes Mountains of South America, with no significant migratory movements. Its range extends from the extreme west of Venezuela (Perijá Mountains and Mérida Andes), through the Santa Marta Mountains and Central and Wester...
Least Concern
- Despite its small size, the Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant is a formidable hunter, deftly snatching insects from the air and foliage. - Its brilliant yellow underparts and contrasting black cap make it one of the most vividly marked flycatchers in the Andes. - This species is a high-altitude specia...