Olive-faced Flatbill
NameOlive-faced Flatbill
Common NameOlive-faced Flatbill
Scientific NameTolmomyias viridiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsOverall plumage is olive-green, with the head and nape being a slightly darker olive, giving it an 'olive-faced' appearance. The underparts are paler, yellowish-olive, particularly on the belly. It has dark eyes and a dark bill, often with a paler base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched 'peet' or 'tseet' notes, often repeated. It may also produce a more rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, its range extends through southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Overall olive-green plumage, Relatively flat, broad bill, Slightly darker olive head/face, Yellowish wash on underparts
Description
The Olive-faced Flatbill is a small, olive-green flycatcher characterized by its relatively flat bill. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight or gleaning them from foliage.
