Chocolate-vented Tyrant

Neoxolmis rufiventris

The Chocolate-vented Tyrant is a small passerine bird found in South America. It has a distinctive chocolate-brown vent and a rufous belly, with a greyish head and olive-green upperparts. This species is often found in open grassy areas, marshes, and wetlands, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates. The Chocolate-vented Tyrant is known for its agile and acrobatic flight, often catching prey on the wing. It is a vocal species, with a variety of calls and songs. Although not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and degradation are potential future threats to this species.

Habitat: Open grassy areas, marshes, and wetlands