Mishana Tyrannulet (Zimmerius villarejoi) [XC771389]
by Jerome Fischer from Waqanki Lodge, Peru (call)
Mishana Tyrannulet (Zimmerius villarejoi) [XC771388]
by Guilherme Melo Becher from Waqanki Lodge, Peru (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Despite superficial resemblance to Phyllomyias, genus appears to be more closely related to Phylloscartes. This recently described species is apparently closest to Red-billed Tyrannulet (Zimmerius cinereicapilla).
Similar Species
Differs from sympatric Slender-footed Tyrannulet (Zimmerius gracilipes) in having pinkish lower mandible.
References
See References.