Flavescent Flycatcher
NameFlavescent Flycatcher
Common NameFlavescent Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiophobus flavicans
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a slightly brighter yellowish wash on the head and nape. Underparts are yellowish, often brighter yellow on the throat and belly. Wings are dark with two distinct pale yellowish wing bars. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'pseee' or 'tseet' call, often repeated. It also has a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesOverall yellowish-olive plumage, Two distinct pale yellowish wing bars, Small size (12-13 cm), Upright posture, Slender bill
Description
The Flavescent Flycatcher is a small, active passerine bird with an overall yellowish-olive plumage. It typically perches upright in the understory or mid-story of montane forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
