Golden-crowned Flycatcher
NameGolden-crowned Flycatcher
Common NameGolden-crowned Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiodynastes chrysocephalus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown upperparts, bright yellow underparts, and a prominent black eye-stripe bordered by a white supercilium. It has a concealed golden-yellow crown patch, dark wings with rufous edges, and two white wing-bars. The tail is rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing, or squeaky notes, often described as a 'wee-chee-wee' or 'peet-peet-peet' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and also in parts of Central America (Panama, Costa Rica).
Identifying FeaturesBlack eye-stripe with white supercilium, Concealed golden crown patch, Olive-brown back and bright yellow underparts, Rufous tail and wing edgings with white wing-bars, Typical flycatcher posture and behavior
Description
A medium-sized flycatcher, this species is characterized by its striking head pattern, olive-brown upperparts, and bright yellow underparts. It is an active bird, often sallying from a perch to catch insects or pluck fruit in its montane forest habitat.
