Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher
NameBlack-backed Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameBlack-backed Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NamePoecilotriccus calopterus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9.75
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black crown, nape, and back. The throat is white, bordered by a black malar stripe, and the underparts are bright yellow. The wings are black with two prominent white wing-bars and white edging on the tertials. The tail is black with white outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, sometimes given as a rapid series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin of South America, specifically southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown and back, Bright yellow underparts, White throat, Two white wing-bars, Small size, Upright posture
Description
A small and striking flycatcher, this species is characterized by its bright yellow underparts contrasting with a black head and back. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often flicking its tail.
