Pale-edged Flycatcher
NamePale-edged Flycatcher
Common NamePale-edged Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus cephalotes
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a slightly darker, often subtly crested crown. The throat and breast are pale gray, transitioning to a pale yellow on the belly. Wings are dark with two distinct pale wing-bars and pale edging on the flight feathers, giving it its common name.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'whee-whee-wheer' or 'peet-peet-peet-peet-peet'. It also produces various churring and chattering calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the Andes mountain range, from western Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-brown upperparts with pale gray throat and yellowish belly, Two pale wing-bars and pale edging on flight feathers, Slightly crested head, Typical upright flycatcher posture, Found in humid montane forests of the Andes
Description
The Pale-edged Flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, pale gray throat, and yellowish belly. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of humid montane forests, actively sallying out to catch insects.
