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© Juan Escudero
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Venezuelan Tyrannulet Zimmerius petersi

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Identification

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Small, drab tyrannulet with limited range in northern Venezuela. Fairly inconspicuous; usually found as singles or pairs in middle to upper levels of forests, plantations, and second-growth. Typically perches fairly horizontally with the tail held slightly cocked. Feeds mainly on berries. Olive above and whitish below with small bill and thin yellow edging on wing feathers. Note the distinctive contrasting face pattern with a bold white eyebrow, dark cheek, and white crescent below eye.

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