Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant

Pogonotriccus ophthalmicus

The Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant is a small, insectivorous bird found in the Andean cloud forests of South America. It is characterized by its distinctive black and white facial markings and olive-green upperparts. This species is known for its energetic foraging behavior, often seen darting through the dense undergrowth in search of small insects and invertebrates. The Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant is an important part of the forest ecosystem, contributing to insect control and pollination. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the conservation status of this species is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Andean cloud forests