Golden-faced Tyrannulet

The Golden-faced Tyrannulet is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. Until recently, it included the Choco Tyrannulet as a subspecies.

The Golden-faced Tyrannulet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Golden-faced Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chrysops) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. Until recently, it included the Choco Tyrannulet as a subspecies. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Zimmerius chrysops. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

This "form" of Golden-faced Tyrannulet, with the distinctive call is sometimes considered a separate species. Canon EOS 50D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM other sizes: small medium original previous | next Type your message and click Add Comment It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Tyrannidae
Genus : Zimmerius
Species : chrysops
Authority : (Sclater, 1859)