The rufous-browed chat-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Venezuela.
Region
Northern Andes
Typical Environment
Within Venezuela it inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, especially along edges, clearings, and second growth near mature forest. It is frequently associated with shrubby forest borders, bamboo thickets, and riparian corridors. The species typically forages from low to mid-level perches, moving through gaps and along forested slopes. It tolerates lightly disturbed habitats provided dense understory or edge vegetation remains.
Altitude Range
1500–3200 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The rufous-browed chat-tyrant is a small Andean flycatcher that often flicks its tail and makes short sallies from low perches to snatch insects. It favors forest edges and gaps, which makes it more visible than many cloud-forest birds. Pairs maintain small territories and are frequently seen near streams or along shady trails in montane forest.
Temperament
solitary and territorial
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with brief sallies
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in pairs defending small territories along forest edges and clearings. Pairs remain in contact with sharp notes and may join mixed-species flocks briefly while foraging. Nests are typically cup-shaped and placed in protected ledges, banks, or epiphyte clumps near humid forest.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Gives sharp, metallic tick notes and short scolding chatters. Song is a simple series of thin, high trills and whistles, repeated from a low to mid-level perch.
