Orange-banded Flycatcher
NameOrange-banded Flycatcher
Common NameOrange-banded Flycatcher
Scientific NameNephelomyias lintoni
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsDark gray crown and nape, olive-green back, and bright yellow throat and underparts. Dark wings feature two prominent pale yellowish-orange wing-bars. The bill is small and pointed, dark above with an orange-pink lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseee' or 'tseet' call, often given as a series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in northern Peru and southern Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresdark gray head, bright yellow underparts, two prominent yellowish-orange wing-bars, orange-pink lower mandible, small size
Description
This small flycatcher has a dark gray head, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the mid-story of humid montane forests.
