Inca Flycatcher
NameInca Flycatcher
Common NameInca Flycatcher
Scientific NameLeptopogon inca
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark grey crown and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back and rump. The underparts are yellowish-olive, becoming brighter yellow on the belly. Wings are dark with two prominent yellowish wing-bars and yellowish edgings to the flight feathers. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseee' or 'tseet' call, sometimes given in a short series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically found in southeastern Peru and western Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey cap, Olive-green back, Bright yellow belly, Two yellowish wing-bars, Small size
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its dark grey cap, olive-green upperparts, and bright yellowish underparts. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often flicking its tail.
