Ashy-headed Tyrannulet vs Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
Phyllomyias cinereiceps compared with Phylloscartes sylviolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy-headed Tyrannulet | Bay-ringed Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllomyias cinereiceps | Phylloscartes sylviolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 9.75 g (0.34 oz) | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet
Least Concern
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
About These Birds
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet
The Ashy-headed Tyrannulet is a small flycatcher found in humid montane forests on the Andean slopes of Colombia and Ecuador. Weighing about 9.75g with a wingspan near 12.6cm, it has a grey head and olive-green upperparts. It forages in the forest canopy, catching small insects in flight or gleaning from foliage.
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.