Snethlage's tody-tyrant

Snethlage's tody-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and possibly Peru.

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Distribution

Region

Amazon Basin

Typical Environment

Occurs in lowland tropical forests of Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, and possibly adjacent Peru. Favors terra firme and seasonally flooded forest edges, tall secondary growth, and riverine thickets. Most frequently found in dense understory with tangles, bamboo patches, and along small streams. Often remains within a few meters of the ground, moving quietly through shaded foliage.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 600 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size8.5–10 cm

Wing Span14–17 cm

Male Weight0.008 kg

Female Weight0.007 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

Named in honor of German-Brazilian ornithologist Emília Snethlage, this tiny flycatcher is most often detected by voice rather than sight. It keeps low in dense understory and vine tangles, flicking its short tail as it gleans insects. The species tolerates some secondary growth and river-edge habitats but depends on structurally complex forest. Its thin, high-pitched calls are key for identification in the dim Amazonian understory.

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Behaviour

Temperament

skulking and inconspicuous

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats between low perches

Social Behavior

Usually seen singly or in pairs, maintaining small territories in dense understory. Pairs forage quietly, sometimes accompanying mixed-species understory flocks. Nests are placed low in dense vegetation, constructed from fine fibers and plant material.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Voice is a thin, high-pitched series of tseet or see notes, often delivered in short bursts from cover. Calls can be ventriloquial, making the bird hard to locate, and are repeated persistently at dawn and in calm periods.

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Identification

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Requires Supplement

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