Panama Flycatcher
NamePanama Flycatcher
Common NamePanama Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus panamensis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsThis flycatcher has a grayish-brown crown and nape, contrasting with a paler gray throat and breast. Its back and wings are olive-brown, often showing two faint, pale wing bars. The belly and undertail coverts are a distinctive pale yellow, and it possesses a relatively large, dark bill with a slight hook at the tip.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, whistled 'wheep' or 'whit' notes, often repeated. It also gives a distinctive, somewhat burry 'prrrreet' or 'wheer' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Panama Flycatcher is found in Central America, ranging from extreme southeastern Costa Rica through Panama, and extending into northwestern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesGrayish head and throat contrasting with olive-brown back, Pale yellow belly and undertail coverts, Two faint wing bars, Relatively large, dark bill with a slight hook, Upright perching posture
Description
The Panama Flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher characterized by its grayish head, olive-brown back, and pale yellow underparts. It typically perches upright, scanning for insects, and is known for its active foraging behavior in open woodlands and forest edges.
