Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant
NameMaroon-belted Chat-Tyrant
Common NameMaroon-belted Chat-Tyrant
Scientific NameOchthoeca thoracica
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark grey with a prominent white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape. The back and wings are slate-grey, and the underparts are greyish-white, contrasting sharply with a broad, deep maroon band across the chest. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched notes, often a rapid series of 'chip-chip-chip' or a more complex, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, specifically from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane and cloud forests.
Identifying Featureswhite supercilium, maroon chest band, slate-grey upperparts, small size, upright posture
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its grey head, prominent white supercilium, and a distinctive maroon band across its chest. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often flicking its tail while perched.
