Ochre-lored Flatbill
NameOchre-lored Flatbill
Common NameOchre-lored Flatbill
Scientific NameTolmomyias flaviventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsEntirely bright yellow underparts, head, and nape; olive-yellow back and wings with dusky primary feathers and faint wing bars. Features subtle ochre-yellow lores (area between eye and bill).
Vocalization / CallA common call is a sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip', often given in a rapid series or as part of a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across northern and eastern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow plumage, flattened bill, ochre-colored lores, small size, olive-yellow back
Description
A small, active flycatcher characterized by its predominantly bright yellow plumage and a distinctive flattened bill. It typically forages in the mid-story of tropical and subtropical forests, often sallying out to catch insects.
