Greyish mourner

The greyish mourner is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Distribution

Region

Amazon Basin and Guianas

Typical Environment

Occurs widely through lowland tropical forests of northern and central South America, including the Amazon Basin and the Guianas. It uses terra firme and seasonally flooded (várzea) forests, as well as forest edges and tall second growth. The species is typically associated with interior and edge habitats rather than open country. It is absent from the southern cone countries such as Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Altitude Range

0–1200 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size19–21 cm

Wing Span30–33 cm

Male Weight0.04 kg

Female Weight0.038 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

A quiet, unobtrusive tyrant flycatcher, the greyish mourner spends much of its time perched in the midstory of humid forests, sallying out to snatch insects. Its soft, plaintive whistles give the group its name. It tolerates lightly disturbed forests and edges, helping it remain widespread across the Amazon and Guianas.

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Behaviour

Temperament

solitary and unobtrusive

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats with brief sallies from perches

Social Behavior

Usually seen singly or in pairs, quietly foraging from shaded perches. It may accompany mixed-species flocks in the midstory but tends to keep a low profile. Nests are placed discreetly in vegetation, with both parents involved in caring for the young.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Gives soft, mournful whistles delivered in short, spaced phrases. The song often descends slightly in pitch and carries surprisingly well through dense forest.

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