Black-crested Tit-tyrant vs Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
Anairetes nigrocristatus compared with Phylloscartes sylviolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crested Tit-tyrant | Bay-ringed Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anairetes nigrocristatus | Phylloscartes sylviolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 9.2 g (0.32 oz) | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-crested Tit-tyrant
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
About These Birds
Black-crested Tit-tyrant
The Black-crested Tit-tyrant is a small, long-tailed tyrant flycatcher of Andean scrub and paramo in Peru, with a striking upswept black crest and boldly streaked black-and-white plumage. It inhabits dense montane scrub, polylepis woodland, and high Andean shrublands, typically at elevations between 2,800 and 4,200 meters. It feeds on small insects and spiders, foraging actively in dense low vegetation.
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
The Bay-ringed Tyrannulet is a small flycatcher of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. It has a brownish-olive plumage with faint wing bars and a subtle eye ring. It forages actively in forest canopy and edges, gleaning insects from foliage.