Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant
Hemitriccus minor
The Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant (Hemitriccus minor) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 3 countries, weighing about 7 g. Snethlage's tody-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant
Snethlage's tody-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and possibly Peru.
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How to identify it
Snethlage's tody-tyrant is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 7 to 7.9 g (0.25 to 0.28 oz). The sexes have similar plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have an olive-green crown with a short bushy crest. Their face, back, and rump are olive-green. Their wings and tail are olive with greenish yellow edges on the flight feathers and yellowish ends on the coverts; the last show as two somewhat indistinct wing bars. Their throat and underparts are mostly pale yellow with faint grayish olive streaks except on the center of the belly. Some individuals have mostly white underparts. Voice: What may be either the song or call of Snethlage's tody-tyrant is a "short, gravelly, downslurred 'drrru' trill". There is some variation in its pitch, speed, and length among the subspecies.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in French Guiana.
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant?
- Snethlage's tody-tyrant is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs 7 to 7.9 g (0.25 to 0.28 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant?
- The Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant?
- The Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant?
- The Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant is most easily confused with the White-bellied Tody-Tyrant, the White-eyed Tody-Tyrant and the Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant.
- Is the Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant endangered?
- The Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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