White-headed Marsh Tyrant
Arundinicola leucocephala
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusArundinicola
- SpeciesArundinicola leucocephala (White-headed Marsh Tyrant)
About the White-headed Marsh Tyrant
The white-headed marsh tyrant (Arundinicola leucocephala), commonly referred to as the marsh tyrant, is a small passerine bird belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the sole species within the genus Arundinicola. This diurnal bird, exclusively found in South America, exhibits sexual dimorphism and is known to have monogamous mating behavior.
Male marsh tyrants possess a distinct appearance, featuring a white head with a small crest, a white throat, and a contrasting black body. They have dark brown irises, black legs, and a bill that consists of a black upper mandible and a yellow lower mandible. Typically, they weigh around 13 grams and measure approximately 13 centimeters in length.
Female marsh tyrants have a white forecrown and throat, along with a greyish-brown breast and flanks. Their wings and tail are also greyish-brown, although they are more uniform and significantly darker. The average weight of a female ranges from 12 to 12.5 grams, and she generally measures 13 centimeters in length. Females and juveniles have similar appearances.
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Recent sightings of White-headed Marsh Tyrant in Sierra de la Macarena National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Caroni Swamp | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | |
| 3 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 9 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Tayrona National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 12 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 13 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 14 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 15 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 16 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-headed Marsh Tyrant in Sierra de la Macarena National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-headed Marsh Tyrant sighting in Sierra de la Macarena National Park, based on 69 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-headed Marsh Tyrant in Sierra de la Macarena National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for White-headed Marsh Tyrant in Sierra de la Macarena National Park in our monthly data.