Todd's Sirystes
Sirystes subcanescens
The Todd's Sirystes (Sirystes subcanescens) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 4 countries, weighing about 34 g. Todd's sirystes is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the Todd's Sirystes
Todd's sirystes is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.
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How to identify it
Todd's sirystes is 18 to 18.5 cm (7.1 to 7.3 in) long and weighs 34 to 36.5 g (1.2 to 1.3 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a black crown with a slight crest. The rest of their face is slate gray. Their nape and back are mottled medium gray with a large white rump patch. Their wings are blackish with gray edges on the coverts and white edges on the inner flight feathers. Their tail is long, blackish, and has a square tip. Their throat and breast are gray that becomes white on the belly. They have a dark brown iris, a black bill, and black or gray legs and feet. Voice: Todd's sirystes typically gives a series of wheer whistles though sometimes gives only single notes. It also gives a "chattering song" written as "wuh-wíwi-wuh".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, 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 Todd's Sirystes?
- Todd's sirystes is 18 to 18.5 cm (7.1 to 7.3 in) long and weighs 34 to 36.5 g (1.2 to 1.3 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Todd's Sirystes?
- The Todd's Sirystes is a small sized bird weighing about 34 g.
- Where can you see a Todd's Sirystes?
- The Todd's Sirystes occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana.
- What birds look similar to a Todd's Sirystes?
- The Todd's Sirystes is most easily confused with the White-rumped Sirystes and the Sibilant Sirystes.
- Is the Todd's Sirystes endangered?
- The Todd's Sirystes is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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