Gray-crowned Flatbill
NameGray-crowned Flatbill
Common NameGray-crowned Flatbill
Scientific NameTolmomyias poliocephalus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe head is distinctly gray, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. The underparts are pale yellowish, becoming whiter on the belly. It possesses a characteristic broad, flat, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of sharp, whistled notes, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia, primarily in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresgray crown, olive-green back, pale yellowish underparts, broad flat bill, active foraging in mid-canopy
Description
A small, active flycatcher characterized by its olive-green back, gray head, and pale yellowish underparts. It forages in the mid-canopy of forests, often sallying out to catch insects, as seen with the insect in its bill.
