Eastern Olivaceous Flatbill
NameEastern Olivaceous Flatbill
Common NameEastern Olivaceous Flatbill
Scientific NameRhynchocyclus olivaceus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green upperparts, including the head and back, with a slightly darker crown that can appear somewhat crested. The underparts are paler, often yellowish-olive, with a whitish throat. It has a distinct pale eye-ring and dark eyes. The wings are dusky with olive-green edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a rising "whee-whee-whee" or a more complex, somewhat burry "peet-peet-peet-peet-peet".
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbroad flat bill, olivaceous green plumage, pale eye-ring, slight crest, yellowish-olive underparts
Description
This small, olive-green flycatcher is characterized by its broad, flat bill and somewhat crested head. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of humid tropical forests, often perching quietly before sallying out to catch prey.
