Dusky-chested Flycatcher
NameDusky-chested Flycatcher
Common NameDusky-chested Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiotheretes fumigatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)27
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a darker head and a pale, whitish throat. The chest is dusky gray-brown, contrasting sharply with the rufous-cinnamon belly and undertail coverts. Wings show two rufous bars, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sharp, often repeated 'peet' or 'chip' note. It may also give a series of more complex, somewhat whistled notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from northern Venezuela, through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, south to Bolivia. It inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests.
Identifying FeaturesDusky chest contrasting with rufous belly, Dark head with pale throat, Rufous wing bars, Upright flycatcher posture, Montane forest habitat
Description
The Dusky-chested Flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher found in the Andes. It typically perches upright, sallying out to catch insects in flight. Its plumage features a distinctive dusky chest contrasting with a rufous belly.
