The Fork-tailed Tody-Tyrant is a small and unique flycatcher characterized by its distinctly forked tail. It inhabits the humid montane forests of southeastern Brazil.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, typically found in the understory and edges of primary and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its small size and distinctive forked tail in dense montane forest. Its high-pitched, often complex vocalizations are also key to its identification.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often most vocal in the early morning. It is a resident species, present year-round.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, typically found in the understory and edges of primary and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its small size and distinctive forked tail in dense montane forest. Its high-pitched, often complex vocalizations are also key to its identification.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often most vocal in the early morning. It is a resident species, present year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its deeply forked tail, a rare feature among tody-tyrants, makes it visually distinct from its close relatives.
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