Amazonian Scrub-Flycatcher
NameAmazonian Scrub-Flycatcher
Common NameAmazonian Scrub-Flycatcher
Scientific NameSublegatus obscurior
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsDull grayish-olive upperparts, contrasting with paler, whitish underparts that often show a yellowish wash on the belly and flanks. The wings and tail are dusky, lacking prominent markings, and there are no distinct wing-bars or eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically include a simple, often repeated 'peep' or 'chip' note. Some sources describe a soft, rising 'wee-tee' or 'pwee-tee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Amazon basin, primarily in Brazil, but also extending into parts of Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab grayish-olive and yellowish plumage, Upright posture, Short tail, Typical flycatcher bill shape
Description
This small, drab flycatcher is characterized by its grayish-olive upperparts and paler, often yellowish-washed underparts. It typically perches upright on exposed branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight or gleaning them from foliage, often found in scrubby or open woodland habitats.
