Black-capped Tyrannulet (Tyranniscus nigrocapillus)

Black-capped Tyrannulet, a reference photo — Photo: Félix Uribe from Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The black-capped tyrannulet (Tyranniscus nigrocapillus) is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-capped Tyrannulet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Vireo carmioli
Ornithion inerme

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Tyranniscus
Species: Tyranniscus nigrocapillus

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