Black-crested Tit-tyrant vs Mistletoe Tyrannulet
Anairetes nigrocristatus compared with Zimmerius parvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crested Tit-tyrant | Mistletoe Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anairetes nigrocristatus | Zimmerius parvus |
| 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) | 9.8 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crested Tit-tyrant
Least Concern
Mistletoe 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.