Rufous-tailed Flycatcher
NameRufous-tailed Flycatcher
Common NameRufous-tailed Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus validus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey, often with a slight crest on the head. The tail and inner wing feathers (primaries and secondaries) have prominent rufous edgings, giving the tail a largely rufous appearance. Underparts are pale yellowish, transitioning to whitish on the throat. It has a dark eye and a relatively stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is described as a loud, whistled "wheep" or "whee-oo", often repeated, and a series of churring notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Jamaica, found throughout the island in suitable moist limestone forests and woodlands.
Identifying Featuresrufous tail, rufous wing edgings, brownish-grey upperparts, pale yellowish belly, slight crest, stout bill
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its brownish-grey upperparts and distinctive rufous tail and wing edgings. It typically perches upright, sallying out to catch insects in its forest habitat, often found in the canopy or subcanopy.
