The Guianan tyrannulet is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Region
Guianan Shield
Typical Environment
Occurs in northern South America across Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, eastern Venezuela, and adjacent northern Brazil. It inhabits humid lowland and foothill rainforest, especially canopy and forest edges. The species also uses tall second growth and riverine forests. It is generally local but can be fairly common where suitable canopy habitat persists.
Altitude Range
0–1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Guianan tyrannulet is a tiny canopy flycatcher of the Guiana Shield, often detected by its thin, high-pitched calls. It was split from the Slender-footed Tyrannulet complex, and voice is key to identification. It frequently joins mixed-species flocks and forages actively among outer foliage.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Often forages in pairs or small family groups and commonly joins mixed-species canopy flocks. Nests are small, well-hidden cups placed in foliage. Pairs maintain small territories during breeding season but tolerate neighbors at food-rich sites.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
High, thin, sibilant notes and short trilled phrases delivered from the canopy. Calls are sharp tseet or seee notes given repeatedly, which carry well through the forest.
