Choco Sirystes
NameChoco Sirystes
Common NameChoco Sirystes
Scientific NameSirystes albogriseus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)33
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent black cap extending to the eye, contrasting with a gray nape and upper back. The throat and underparts are pure white. Wings are black with distinctive white markings, including a broad white bar on the greater coverts and white edges on the secondaries. The tail is dark, and the bill and legs are black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing, or whistled notes, often delivered rapidly and accelerating, sometimes described as a 'whip-whip-whip' or 'peet-peet-peet' call. It can also produce a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid lowland and foothill forests of the Chocó biogeographic region, specifically found in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, gray back, white underparts, prominent white wing markings, upright flycatcher posture
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its striking black cap, gray upperparts, and clean white underparts. It typically perches upright, sallying out to catch insects in humid forest environments. It is an active bird, often found in the mid-canopy.
