Olivaceous Flycatcher
NameOlivaceous Flycatcher
Common NameOlivaceous Flycatcher
Scientific NameMionectes olivaceus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a grayish wash on the head and nape. The throat and breast are grayish, transitioning to a pale yellowish on the belly and undertail coverts. Wings and tail are dusky with olive edgings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled 'peep' notes, often given in a series, and a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from Costa Rica and Panama south through the Andes to Bolivia, and also in parts of the Amazon basin.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-brown upperparts, grayish throat, yellowish belly, short bill, forest understory habitat, whistled calls
Description
A small, rather plain flycatcher with an olive-brown back and head, grayish throat, and yellowish belly. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, gleaning insects and snatching small fruits.
