Phyllomyias [SEP] parent taxon
Phyllomyias
Phyllomyias is a genus of small birds in the tyrant-flycatcher family Tyrannidae. They are found in wooded habitats of Central and South America. Some species are among the commonest birds in their range, while other are rare and threatened. They have a short, stubby bill, are greenish above, yellowish or whitish below, and all except the sooty-headed tyrannulet have pale wing-bars or edging. They feed on small arthropods and fruits. Most species regularly take part in mixed species flocks.
Species
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The genus "Phyllomyias" contains 14 species:
- Planalto tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias fasciatus"
- Yungas tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias weedeni"
- Rough-legged tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias burmeisteri"
- White-fronted tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias zeledoni"
- Greenish tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias virescens"
- Reiser's tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias reiseri"
- Urich's tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias urichi"
- Sclater's tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias sclateri"
- Grey-capped tyrannulet, "Phyllomyias griseocapilla