The olive tufted flycatcher or olive flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
Region
Central Andes (Peru and Bolivia)
Typical Environment
Occurs on the humid eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru and Bolivia, favoring subtropical and tropical montane cloud forests. It uses forest edges, clearings with scattered trees, and mossy ravines, often near streams. The species tolerates secondary growth and forest borders but remains tied to moist, moss-laden habitats. It is typically found from lower montane zones up into elfin forest.
Altitude Range
1200–3200 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
A small Andean tyrant flycatcher, the olive tufted flycatcher sports a tiny erectile crest and often perches conspicuously before sallying out to catch insects. It frequents humid cloud forests and edges, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks. Its soft, high-pitched calls can be hard to detect over rushing montane streams.
Temperament
active and alert
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with quick sallies from perches
Social Behavior
Usually solitary or in pairs during the breeding season, it often joins mixed-species flocks while foraging. Nests are typically small, mossy cups placed on ledges, banks, or sheltered forks in humid forest. Pairs defend small territories in suitable habitat.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Voice is soft and high-pitched, a series of thin tsee or tsip notes and brief trills. Dawn song consists of repeated, delicate phrases that can be easily masked by ambient forest sounds.
