Black-capped Tyrannulet vs Mistletoe Tyrannulet
Phyllomyias nigrocapillus compared with Zimmerius parvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Tyrannulet | Mistletoe Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllomyias nigrocapillus | Zimmerius parvus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 9.600000000000001 g (0.34 oz) | 9.8 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Tyrannulet
Least Concern
Mistletoe Tyrannulet
About These Birds
Black-capped Tyrannulet
The Black-capped Tyrannulet is a small, olive-green tyrant flycatcher of Andean cloud forests, distinguished by its black cap and yellowish supercilium. It ranges from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane forest edges and secondary growth at elevations from about 1,500 to 3,000 meters. It feeds on small insects, gleaning them from foliage.