Black-and-white Tody-Flycatcher
NameBlack-and-white Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameBlack-and-white Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NamePoecilotriccus capitalis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown, white lores and throat, black upperparts with some yellow on the wing edges, and bright yellow underparts. The bill is distinctly orange with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallA sharp, high-pitched 'tchip' or 'chip' call, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, black crown, white throat, yellowish underparts, orange bill
Description
This small, active flycatcher inhabits the understory of tropical lowland forests. It typically perches low in dense vegetation, sallying out to catch insects.
