Buff-breasted Flycatcher
NameBuff-breasted Flycatcher
Common NameBuff-breasted Flycatcher
Scientific NameEmpidonax fulvifrons
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe Buff-breasted Flycatcher has olive-brown to grayish-brown upperparts and a distinctly buffy breast and flanks, fading to whitish on the belly. It features two noticeable white wing bars, a pale eye-ring, and a short, dark bill with a pale base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a soft, whistled 'whit-wit' or 'psit-wit'. Calls include a soft 'peep' or 'pip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in mountainous regions of the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) and Mexico, extending south through Central America to Guatemala and Honduras. Migratory populations winter further south.
Identifying Featuresbuffy breast, two white wing bars, pale eye-ring, small size, upright posture
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its warm buffy breast and two prominent white wing bars. It typically perches upright in trees, sallying out to catch insects in flight before returning to its perch.
