Black-tailed Flycatcher
NameBlack-tailed Flycatcher
Common NameBlack-tailed Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiobius atricaudus
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe Black-tailed Flycatcher has an olive-green crown and back, bright yellow throat and underparts, and a contrasting black tail. Its wings are blackish with olive edgings, and a prominent yellow rump patch is often visible, especially when the bird is agitated or in flight.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseee' note, often repeated, and a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America (Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, black tail, yellow rump patch
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It often perches upright, flicking its black tail and revealing a striking yellow rump patch. It primarily forages for insects in the understory of humid forests.
