Rufous-tailed Flatbill
NameRufous-tailed Flatbill
Common NameRufous-tailed Flatbill
Scientific NameRamphotrigon ruficauda
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsDull olive-brown upperparts, head, and breast, contrasting with a bright rufous tail and rufous edgings on the flight feathers. The belly is paler, often yellowish or whitish, and it has a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'pee-pee-pee-peeeuw' or a soft 'wheep' or 'peep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesRufous tail, Dull olive-brown body, Broad, flat bill, Faint pale eye-ring, Understory forest habitat
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and striking rufous tail and wing edgings. It typically perches quietly in the understory of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects.
