The Bahia tyrannulet is an Endangered species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Region
Eastern Brazil, Atlantic Forest
Typical Environment
Occupies humid evergreen and semi-deciduous Atlantic Forest, favoring mature forest and well-developed secondary growth. It forages mostly in the mid- to upper canopy, including along forest edges and gaps where insect prey is concentrated on fresh foliage. The species is patchily distributed in remaining forest fragments and protected reserves. It may occasionally use shade-grown agroforestry adjacent to intact forest but depends primarily on forest interiors.
Altitude Range
400–1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Bahia tyrannulet is a small, canopy-dwelling tyrant flycatcher restricted to the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. It often joins mixed-species flocks, gleaning tiny insects from leaves and twigs with rapid, deliberate movements. Ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation have left it with a highly localized and vulnerable range. Its soft, high-pitched series of notes can make it difficult to detect without experience.
Temperament
active and alert
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually found singly, in pairs, or joining mixed-species canopy flocks. Likely builds a small, well-concealed cup nest in dense foliage. Breeding behavior is poorly documented but presumed to occur in the austral spring with typical tyrannulet biparental care.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A soft, high-pitched series of thin notes and short trills, often delivered from mid to upper canopy perches. Calls include sharp, sibilant chips used to keep contact within pairs or flocks.
