Absolute and elegant sexual dimorphism: the male is entirely jet-black with a head and neck of bright pure white, unmistakable at any distance. The female has gray and brownish-olive tones on the back with a whitish breast. Slender silhouette, short tail and electric movements. Total length: 12 to 13 cm.
Behaviour
A specialized insectivore with aquatic habits. It spends the day perched on low twigs, rushes or directly on the floating water hyacinths and water lettuce. From there it makes short, fast, acrobatic sallies to catch flies, mosquitoes and dragonflies in the air or on the surface of the water. It tolerates the closeness of boats very well.
How and when to see it
Year-round. It is one of the easiest birds to spot during boat or kayak trips. Present in any corner with open water and floating vegetation.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where white-headed marsh tyrant has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where white-headed marsh tyrant lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Gaucho Argentino
Horseback journeys across a network of refuges in Iberá. Multi-day rides with overnight…★ 5.0 - Irupé Excursiones
Guided hiking. Guided visit to museums, historic sites, chapels and trails of the town…★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameWhite-headed Marsh Tyrant
- Scientific nameArundinicola leucocephala
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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