Flammulated Flycatcher
NameFlammulated Flycatcher
Common NameFlammulated Owl
Scientific NamePsiloscops flammeolus
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMottled gray-brown plumage with fine streaking and barring, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. It has dark eyes, a small bill, and often very small, inconspicuous ear tufts that are difficult to see.
Vocalization / CallA soft, low-pitched, single or double hoot, often described as 'boot' or 'boot-boot'. Calls are typically given at night and can be difficult to detect due to their quiet nature.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in western North America, from southern British Columbia south through the western U.S. to central Mexico. It winters primarily in Mexico and Central America.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, dark eyes, inconspicuous ear tufts, cryptic gray-brown plumage, nocturnal, insectivorous diet
Description
A very small, nocturnal owl, cryptically colored to blend with tree bark. It has dark eyes and often inconspicuous ear tufts, primarily feeding on insects. This species is known for its excellent camouflage, making it difficult to spot in its forest habitat.
