White-headed Marsh Tyrant
Arundinicola leucocephala
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies (Tyrannidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-headed marsh tyrant (Arundinicola leucocephala), commonly referred to as the marsh tyrant, is a small passerine bird belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the sole species within the genus Arundinicola. This diurnal bird, exclusively found in South America, exhibits sexual dimorphism and is known to have monogamous mating behavior.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Colombia to Trinidad, the Guianas, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-headed marsh tyrant
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
