Pileated Flycatcher
NamePileated Flycatcher
Common NamePileated Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus crinitus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)33
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a gray throat and breast contrasting with a bright yellow belly. The wings show two faint pale wing bars, and rufous coloration is visible in the primary feathers and tail, especially when spread. A shaggy crest is often prominent.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive 'wheep!' or 'whit-wheep!' call, often repeated. It also produces a series of rising 'reep' notes and a rolling 'prrrreet' or 'creeeep' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Winters in Florida, Central America, and northern South America.
Identifying FeaturesProminent shaggy crest, Olive-brown back, Gray throat and breast with yellow belly, Rufous in primaries and tail, Loud 'wheep!' call
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, gray throat and breast, and bright yellow belly. It often displays a noticeable crest, giving it a 'pileated' appearance. It is an active insectivore found in deciduous and mixed forests.
