Todirostrum poliocephalum
The Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum poliocephalum) is a diminutive and dazzling member of the Tyrannidae family, a true gem of the South American avifauna. Measuring a mere 9-10 cm (3.5-4 in) in length and weighing around 6-7 grams, this tiny passerine boasts a striking appearance with its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow underparts, and a distinctive grey cap extending to the nape. Its most characteristic field mark, lending it its common name, is the brilliant yellow lore con...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and lower to mid-canopy of humid evergreen forests, forest edges, and secondary growth. It is typically found in lowland and lower montane regions, generally below 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) in elevation.
Primarily insectivorous, its diet consists of small insects and spiders, which it gleans from foliage or catches in short, agile aerial sallies.
The Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher is a highly active and energetic bird, constantly flitting through the foliage in search of prey during daylight hours. Its foraging strategy is characterized by rapid, short sallies from a perch to snatch insects from leaves or twigs, often employing a quick hove...
The Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher is a resident species found exclusively in the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its primary range extends across southeastern Brazil, from the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo south through Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Cata...
Least Concern
- The Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher is one of the smallest members of the Tyrannidae family, often weighing less than a quarter of an ounce. - Its scientific name, *Todirostrum poliocephalum*, directly translates to "tody-billed gray-headed," referring to its flattened bill and distinctive head co...