Gray-hooded Flycatcher
NameGray-hooded Flycatcher
Common NameGray-hooded Flycatcher
Scientific NameMionectes rufiventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a slate-gray head and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. The throat, breast, and belly are a vibrant rufous-orange. The bill is dark and relatively slender.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a soft trill or a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, primarily in humid montane and lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresgray head, rufous-orange underparts, olive-green back, small size, active foraging in forest understory
Description
The Gray-hooded Flycatcher is a small, active bird characterized by its distinctive gray head and bright rufous-orange underparts. It typically inhabits the understory of humid montane forests, where it forages for insects and small fruits.
