Fulvous-breasted Flatbill
NameFulvous-breasted Flatbill
Common NameFulvous-breasted Flatbill
Scientific NameRhynchocyclus fulviventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe Fulvous-breasted Flatbill has olive-brown plumage on its crown, back, and wings, with a faint pale eye-ring. Its throat and breast are a striking fulvous or tawny-orange, fading to a paler yellowish-fulvous on the belly. The broad, flat bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a soft, whistled series of notes, often described as 'pee-pee-pee' or a rapid, chattering 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe species is found in the Chocó biogeographic region, ranging from eastern Panama through western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresbroad, flat bill, fulvous breast and belly, olive-brown upperparts, faint pale eye-ring, quiet, upright posture
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and a distinctive fulvous (tawny-orange) breast and belly. It possesses a broad, flat bill, typical of its genus, which it uses to sally out from a perch to catch insects in the forest understory.
