Torrent Tyrannulet
A species of Riparian Tyrannulets and Allies Scientific name : Serpophaga cinerea Genus : Riparian Tyrannulets and Allies
Torrent Tyrannulet, A species of Riparian Tyrannulets and Allies
Botanical name: Serpophaga cinerea
Genus: Riparian Tyrannulets and Allies
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Description General Info
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Description
The adult torrent tyrannulet is 10–11.4 cm long and weighs 8g. The male is pale grey above, and greyish white below, becoming white on the throat and lower belly. The head above the level of the eye is black with a concealed white crown patch, and the wings and tail are blackish. There are two thin grey-white wing bars. The female is similar, but the top of the head is greyer and the crown patch is smaller or absent. Young birds have a browner cap, a brownish tint to the upperparts and broader, yellower wing bars. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Torrent Tyrannulet primarily feeds on a varied diet of insects, including macroinvertebrates and flying insects like dragonflies, moths, mayflies, and caddisflies. Its foraging method involves skillfully catching prey mid-flight, showcasing unique dietary preferences and adept hunting techniques.
Habitat
The torrent Tyrannulet typically resides in montane and submontane regions, thriving in areas closely aligned with mountain watercourses. This species exhibits a strong affinity for swiftly flowing highland rivers and streams bordered by forested zones. Although primarily linked to these dynamic aquatic environments, torrent Tyrannulet sometimes ventures into marshes and seasonally flooded forests, as well as the riverbanks found at lower altitudes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Behavior
Its substantial cup nest is built on a branch up to 4 m high over water, or on a rocky shore. It is lined with feathers and covered with moss on the outside, and the clutch is two unmarked pale buff or whitish eggs. The torrent tyrannulet feeds on insects, caught in flight or picked off bankside vegetation or rocks. It has a direct dipper-like flight low over water, and frequently pumps its tail as it perches on a rock in the stream. Its call is a sharp penetrating chip, readily audible over the noise of the rushing water, and the song is a slower repetition of the call or a seek followed by a trilled ti,ti,ti,ti,ti,ti,.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Torrent Tyrannulet 
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