Orange-eyed Flatbill
NameOrange-eyed Flatbill
Common NameOrange-eyed Flatbill
Scientific NameTolmomyias traylori
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsHead and nape are grey, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. Underparts are bright yellow, particularly on the throat and belly. It has a striking orange iris and a broad, flat bill with a dark upper mandible and pale lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched series of 'tew-tew-tew-tew' notes or a sharp, repeated 'peet-peet-peet' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, primarily in eastern Peru, eastern Ecuador, and western Brazil (Acre).
Identifying Featuresorange iris, broad flat bill, greyish head, bright yellow underparts, olive-green back
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, and distinctive grey head with a prominent orange eye. It forages for insects in the mid-story of humid lowland forests, often perching quietly before sallying out to catch prey.
