Amazonian Black-tyrant vs Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
Knipolegus poecilocercus compared with Phylloscartes sylviolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Black-tyrant | Bay-ringed Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Knipolegus poecilocercus | Phylloscartes sylviolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.15 g (0.50 oz) | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Black-tyrant
Least Concern
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
About These Birds
Amazonian Black-tyrant
The Amazonian Black-tyrant is a small flycatcher weighing about 14 g with a 13.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting forest edges and river-adjacent vegetation in the Amazon. It hunts insects with short aerial sallies from low perches.
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.