Pacific Flatbill
NamePacific Flatbill
Common NamePacific Flatbill
Scientific NameRhynchocyclus pacificus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-green plumage, with a slightly paler, yellowish wash on the belly. The head is a darker olive, and it possesses a distinctive dark, broad, and flattened bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'peep-peep-peep' or a soft 'pwee-pwee-pwee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically found in humid lowland and foothill forests.
Identifying FeaturesBroad, flattened bill, Dull olive-green plumage, Small size, Dark bill, Yellowish wash on belly
Description
The Pacific Flatbill is a small, dull olive-green flycatcher characterized by its broad, flattened bill. It typically perches quietly in the understory of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects.
