Ash-throated Casiornis
NameAsh-throated Casiornis
Common NameAsh-throated Casiornis
Scientific NameCasiornis fuscus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, back, and tail are a warm rufous-brown, with the crown and tail being brighter rufous. The throat and breast are pale grayish-white, transitioning to a distinct yellowish color on the belly and undertail coverts. Wings are rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a melancholic 'whee-whee-whee' or 'peep-peep-peep'. It also gives a harsh 'churr' as an alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to central and eastern Brazil, with its range extending into parts of eastern Bolivia and northern Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, back, and tail, Pale grayish throat and breast, Yellowish belly, Upright posture on perches, Typical flycatcher foraging behavior
Description
The Ash-throated Casiornis is a medium-sized flycatcher characterized by its rufous upperparts and a contrasting pale throat and yellowish belly. It typically perches upright in trees, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
