Habitat: This Tyrannulet species can be commonly found in canopy and humid forest borders and second-growth wooldand in the lowlands and lower foothills. Distribution: This species has been reported from Costa Rica to northern Venezuela and western Ecuador. Natural History Notes: The Brown-capped Tyrannulet is usually found foraing at middle tree levels and is often part of groups of other insectivorous birds. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: This species has a total length of 3 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This very small bird has a short bill and a very short tail. The plumage is green olive above with a dark brown cap and a white stripe above the eye. The wings are dark gray and the edges are colored olive. The part below is entirely yellow.