Phylloscartes

Phylloscartes is a genus of small birds in the Rhynchocyclidae family. They are found in wooded habitats of Central and South America. The Mottled-cheeked Tyrannulet is among the commonest birds in its range, but several other species are rare and threatened. Their plumage is predominantly green, yellow, white and grey, and many have contrasting facial patterns and wing-bars. They have thin, pointed bills, and relatively long tails. Most frequently cock their tail, perch relatively horizontally and are very active, though the bristle-tyrants, which often are places in a separate genus, Pogonotriccus, instead, generally do not cock their tail, perch more upright and are less active. Many species share so many characteristics that identifying them to species can be highly difficult. They mainly feed on small arthropods, and most commonly take part in mixed species flocks.

Species

 * Typical Phylloscartes tyrannulets:
 * Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes ventralis
 * Restinga Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes kronei
 * Bahia Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes beckeri
 * Panamanian Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes flavovirens
 * Olive-green Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes virescens
 * Ecuadorian Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes gualaquizae
 * Black-fronted Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes nigrifrons
 * Alagoas Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes ceciliae
 * Rufous-browed Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes superciliaris
 * Rufous-lored Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes flaviventris
 * Cinnamon-faced Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes parkeri
 * Minas Gerais Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes roquettei
 * Bay-ringed Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes sylviolus
 * São Paulo Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes paulistus
 * Oustalet's Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes oustaleti
 * Serra do Mar Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes difficilis


 * Bristle-tyrants, often placed in the genus Pogonotriccus instead:
 * Variegated Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes poecilotis
 * Chapman's Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes chapmani
 * Marble-faced Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes ophthalmicus
 * Southern Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes eximius
 * Spectacled Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes orbitalis
 * Venezuelan Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes venezuelanus
 * Antioquia Bristle-tyrant, Phylloscartes lanyoni