Peter's Tyrannulet is a small, relatively plain flycatcher with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It is endemic to the coastal mountain ranges of northern Venezuela.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Cordillera de la Costa in northern Venezuela. It inhabits humid montane forests, including cloud forests and humid ravines.
How to spot
Locating this tyrannulet requires visiting its specific montane forest habitat in Venezuela. Look for its small size and typical tyrannulet foraging behavior in the mid to upper canopy. Listen for its high-pitched, somewhat buzzy calls, which are crucial for identification.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Best observed during the active morning periods when it is foraging and vocalizing.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Cordillera de la Costa in northern Venezuela. It inhabits humid montane forests, including cloud forests and humid ravines.
How to spot
Locating this tyrannulet requires visiting its specific montane forest habitat in Venezuela. Look for its small size and typical tyrannulet foraging behavior in the mid to upper canopy. Listen for its high-pitched, somewhat buzzy calls, which are crucial for identification.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Best observed during the active morning periods when it is foraging and vocalizing.
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This species, named after ornithologist James L. Peters, is part of a complex group of similar-looking tyrannulets, often requiring keen observation of subtle features and, especially, vocalizations for accurate identification.
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