Rufous Flycatcher
NameRufous Flycatcher
Common NameRufous Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus semirufus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous (reddish-brown) over the entire underparts, back, and tail. The head is a contrasting brownish-grey, often appearing slightly crested. The wings are also rufous, sometimes with darker brown primaries.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, whistled notes, often described as a distinctive 'wheep' or 'whit' sound, sometimes given in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small region of northwestern Peru and southwestern Ecuador, primarily found in dry deciduous forests and arid scrublands.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely rufous underparts, Dark brownish-grey head contrasting with rufous body, Long, entirely rufous tail, Upright posture when perched
Description
The Rufous Flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher characterized by its striking rufous plumage. It typically perches upright on branches, actively sallying out to catch insects in flight. This species is endemic to a restricted arid region of northwestern South America.
