Confirmation of the presence of the ochre-faced tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps (Passeriformes Tyrannidae) in the province of Tucumán, Argentina

Abstract

Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps is a common species in tropical and subtropical forests of South America. In this study, we add new information on the presence, use of space and vocalizations of the ochre-faced tody-flycatcher in Tucumán province, over a year, contributing to the knowledge of its distribution in the country. Until now there was a single record of its presence in the year 1991 published in a local paper. Twenty years later, our study confirms its presence in the mountainous region of the nor theast of the Tucumán province. Its presence is of great interest due to its small size and limited capacity for movement, and it should be included in the resident species list for the province. Furthermore, the fact that it is found in an AICA site suggests the impor tance of this network for the conservation of biodiversity, especially in areas where knowledge for many taxa is limited.