Rufous-breasted Flycatcher
NameRufous-breasted Flycatcher
Common NameRufous-breasted Flycatcher
Scientific NameLeptopogon rufipectus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark greyish-olive crown, olive-green back, a prominent rufous breast band, and a bright yellow belly. The wings are dusky with two yellowish wing-bars, and the throat is pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseee' or a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesRufous breast band, Dark greyish-olive cap, Bright yellow belly, Small size, Montane forest habitat
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive rufous breast band and dark cap. It typically forages in the understory of humid montane forests, often gleaning insects from foliage or making short sallies to catch them in flight.
