The Yellow-browed Tyrant is a small, Neotropical flycatcher characterized by its distinctive bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow) and olive-green upperparts.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, agricultural areas, and forest edges across central and eastern South America.
How to spot
Look for the prominent yellow eyebrow, which contrasts with its olive and yellow plumage. It often perches on exposed branches or wires, sallying out for insects. Its calls are distinctive.
When to spot
Observable year-round in resident areas, but presence in migratory regions varies by season. Most active in the mornings.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, agricultural areas, and forest edges across central and eastern South America.
How to spot
Look for the prominent yellow eyebrow, which contrasts with its olive and yellow plumage. It often perches on exposed branches or wires, sallying out for insects. Its calls are distinctive.
When to spot
Observable year-round in resident areas, but presence in migratory regions varies by season. Most active in the mornings.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its migratory movements within South America, with some populations traveling significant distances between breeding and non-breeding grounds.
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