Birds of Brazil - Zimmerius


Guianan Tyrannulet (Zimmerius acer) Manaus, Brazil
Photograph by Tom Friedel © All Rights Reserved.

Recently split from the Slender-footed Tyrannulet. The Guianan has a whiter throat, and vocal and DNA differences. It also has a different shape (HBW).
Alt. photo


Chico's Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chicomendesi) Near Threatened ENDEMIC Humaitá, Brazil
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Slender-footed Tyrannulet (Zimmerius gracilipes gracilipes) Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, Colombia
Photograph by Tom Friedel © All Rights Reserved.

An amazing nest-builder. Note light colored eye. The Guianan Tyrannulet in northeast Brazil and the Guyanas was recently split from this species.
At large nest.

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