Ochre-bellied Flycatcher
NameOchre-bellied Flycatcher
Common NameOchre-bellied Flycatcher
Scientific NameMionectes oleagineus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, head, and breast are olive-green, often with a subtle scaly appearance on the crown. The throat transitions to a vibrant ochre-yellow on the belly and undertail coverts. The bill is dark with a paler base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, high-pitched whistles or 'peeps', often described as 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tseet-tseet-tseet', sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread from southern Mexico through Central America, and across northern and central South America, extending south to Bolivia and southeastern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts, Bright ochre-yellow belly, Small size, Dark bill with pale lower mandible base, Understory forest inhabitant
Description
The Ochre-bellied Flycatcher is a small, rather drab flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and contrasting bright ochre-yellow belly. It typically inhabits the understory of humid forests, where it forages for insects and small fruits, often flicking its wings and tail.
