Chapada Flycatcher
NameChapada Flycatcher
Common NameChapada Flycatcher
Scientific NameGuyramemua affine
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, with a slightly darker cap. Underparts are whitish, transitioning to pale yellow or yellowish-buff on the flanks and lower belly. Wings are dusky with two subtle pale wing-bars, and the tail is dusky.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, high-pitched notes, often described as a repetitive 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central Brazil, primarily found within the Cerrado biome in the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Minas Gerais.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (13-14 cm), Plain grayish-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts with yellowish wash on flanks/belly, Subtle pale wing-bars, Endemic to the Cerrado biome of central Brazil
Description
This small, plain flycatcher has grayish-brown upperparts and whitish underparts with a yellowish wash on its flanks and belly. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the dry woodlands and savannas of central Brazil.
