Tiranuelo Antioqueño
Antioquia Bristle-tyrant
Pogonotriccus lanyoni
Song
Antioquia Bristle-tyrant
Appearance: The Antioquia Bristle-tyrant is a small bird measuring around 11 to 12 cm in length. It features olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. Its wings often have faint wing bars. The bird has a short tail and a slightly crested appearance due to its bristly feathers on the head, which gives it its name.
Habitat: This species is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It inhabits elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,400 meters above sea level in the departments of Antioquia, Santander and Boyacá.
Behavior: The Antioquia Bristle-tyrant feeds on insects, foraging actively among foliage. It is known for its active foraging behavior, often seen flitting through trees and shrubs in search of food.
Breeding: Information on its nesting habits is limited, but like many tyrant flycatchers, it likely builds cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs. Detailed breeding behavior is not well-documented, which is common for many lesser-known bird species.
Conservation Status: The Antioquia Bristle-tyrant is classified as Endangered due to its limited range and the ongoing loss of its habitat.
Distribution
The species is endemic to Colombia, with its range restricted to the northern part of the Andes in the department of Antioquia. It has been reported in the departments of Boyacá and Santander. It is found in fragmented and isolated locations within its range, which contributes to its conservation challenges.
Taxonomy
The Antioquia Bristle-tyrant (Pogonotriccus lanyoni)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Tyrannidae
- Genus: Pogonotriccus
- Species: Pogonotriccus lanyoni
Vocalization
The Antioquia Bristle-tyrantis a small passerine bird found in Colombia, particularly in the Antioquia region. Like many birds in the Tyrannidae family, its vocalizations are an important aspect of its behavior, especially for communication and territory establishment.
The vocalization of the Antioquia Bristle-tyrantconsists of high-pitched, rapid series of notes or calls. These calls can be described as sharp and repetitive, often used by the bird to establish territory or communicate with mates. The specific pattern and pitch can vary, but they are characterized by their quick tempo and clarity.
