Dusky-capped Flycatcher
NameDusky-capped Flycatcher
Common NameDusky-capped Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus tuberculifer
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dusky gray head with a prominent, shaggy crest, a pale gray throat, and an olive-brown back. The underparts are pale yellow, especially on the belly, contrasting with the gray breast. The wings and tail are brownish, often showing rufous edgings on the flight feathers and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a distinctive, plaintive "wheep" or "whit-wheer" call, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from the southwestern United States (primarily Arizona and New Mexico) through Mexico and Central America, extending south into much of South America.
Identifying Featuresshaggy crest, dusky gray head, olive-brown back, pale yellow belly, rufous in tail and wing feathers
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its prominent shaggy crest, dusky gray head, and olive-brown back. It actively forages for insects, often sallying from a perch to catch prey in flight.
