Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
The Yellow-billed Tit-tyrant is a small, lively flycatcher native to the southern Andes, including Patagonia. Its plumage is mostly grayish with white wing bars and a conspicuous yellow bill. This species is known for its active foraging style, frequently flicking its tail and wings as it searches for insects. The bird’s crest, which it often raises, adds to its charismatic look. It is typically found in shrubby or open woodland habitats, especially in areas with scattered bushes and low trees. The Yellow-billed Tit-tyrant is territorial and can be seen singly or in pairs, often perching conspicuously while scanning for prey. Its vocalizations are sharp and high-pitched, helping it communicate in dense vegetation. Adapted to high elevations, it is well-suited to the cool, windy environments of Patagonia.
Habitat
Prefers shrubby steppe, open woodland, and bushy areas in the Andean foothills and Patagonian plateaus.
Foraging
Actively gleans insects from foliage and twigs, often making short sallies to catch prey in mid-air.
