Grey-capped Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseocapilla)
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Grey-capped Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias griseocapilla Sclater, PL, 1862

11 cmLength8 gWeight

The grey-capped tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseocapilla) is a Least Concern species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Grey-capped Tyrannulet has been recorded at 46 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil543 records
  2. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil394 records
  3. Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil260 records
More places
  1. PN do Itatiaia – Agulhas Negras RoadBrazil234 records
  2. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil232 records
  3. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil224 records
  4. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil204 records
  5. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil172 records
  6. PN do Itatiaia – área geralBrazil151 records
  7. Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil149 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The grey-capped tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseocapilla) is a Least Concern species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-capped Tyrannulet?

The Grey-capped Tyrannulet is about 11 cm long and weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Grey-capped Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Grey-capped Tyrannulet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Grey-capped Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-capped Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-capped Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Grey-capped Tyrannulet in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phyllomyias

Other birds in the genus Phyllomyias

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Grey-capped Tyrannulet

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