Rufous-bellied Bush-Tyrant
NameRufous-bellied Bush-Tyrant
Common NameRufous-bellied Bush-Tyrant
Scientific NameMyiotheretes fuscorufus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts, crown, and nape are dark brown. The throat and malar region are yellowish-ochre, contrasting with a brownish breast and a bright rufous belly and undertail coverts. The bill is dark and relatively short and stout.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes, specifically in southern Peru and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous belly, Dark brown upperparts, Yellowish-ochre throat, Upright posture, Stout dark bill
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its dark brown upperparts and a striking rufous belly. It typically perches upright on exposed branches, actively scanning for flying insects in its montane forest habitat.
