Spectacled Tyrannulet

Mecocerculus hellmayri

The Spectacled Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus hellmayri) is a small passerine bird found in the Andes of South America. It is characterized by its distinctive white eyering, giving the appearance of spectacles, and olive-green upperparts. This species is often found in humid montane forests and adjacent wooded habitats, where it forages for insects and small fruits. The Spectacled Tyrannulet is known for its high-pitched, insect-like vocalizations. It is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, with no major threats identified at present.

Habitat: Humid montane forests and adjacent wooded habitats