Yellow Tyrannulet

Cercomacroides laeta

The Yellow Tyrannulet is a small, insect-eating bird found in the tropical forests of South America. It has a distinctive bright yellow plumage with a black crown and wings. This species is known for its energetic foraging behavior, often seen flitting about in the canopy in search of small insects. It has a high-pitched, repetitive call that is a characteristic sound of the forest. The Yellow Tyrannulet is an important part of the forest ecosystem, contributing to insect control and pollination. However, like many tropical forest species, it faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Tropical forests