Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher
NameRuddy-tailed Flycatcher
Common NameRuddy-tailed Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiobius ruficaudus
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a greyish head and a prominent bright rufous (ruddy) tail. Underparts are yellowish, often with an orange-brown wash on the breast and flanks, and a paler yellow belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseee' or 'tseet' call, often repeated, and a series of soft, whistled notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the western Amazon basin, extending from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador and Peru to northern Bolivia, and also in parts of western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright ruddy (rufous) tail, often fanned, Olive-brown upperparts, Yellowish underparts with orange-brown wash, Greyish head, Upright posture
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive bright ruddy tail, which it often fans. It typically perches upright in the forest understory, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
