Rufous-browed Tyrannulet

The rufous-browed tyrannulet, known scientifically as Phylloscartes superciliaris, is a diminutive and sprightly bird belonging to the Tyrannidae family. It is a creature adorned with a distinctive rufous brow, which gives it its common name.

Identification Tips

This small bird can be recognized by its rufous eyebrow and the overall olive-green plumage that cloaks its body. Its size and coloration are key identifiers when glimpsing it amongst the foliage.

Habitat

The rufous-browed tyrannulet is a denizen of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It thrives in the lush, verdant canopies provided by these high-altitude woodlands.

Distribution

One can encounter this species in the Talamancan montane forests, as well as in isolated mountainous regions of Colombia and the Serranía del Perijá in Venezuela.

Conservation status

The rufous-browed tyrannulet is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating that, for now, it is not at immediate risk of decline in population numbers.