Sepia-capped Flycatcher
NameSepia-capped Flycatcher
Common NameSepia-capped Flycatcher
Scientific NameLeptopogon amaurocephalus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark sepia-brown cap that extends to the eye, contrasting with a pale yellowish lore/eye-ring area. The upperparts are olive-green, and the wings have two distinct yellowish wing-bars. Underparts are yellowish, often brighter on the throat and breast, fading to a paler yellow or whitish on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or a series of repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina and southeastern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSepia-brown cap, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Two yellowish wing-bars, Pale lores/eye-ring, Small size
Description
The Sepia-capped Flycatcher is a small, active tyrant flycatcher characterized by its distinctive dark brown cap. It forages primarily for insects in the mid-story and understory of humid forests, often gleaning prey from foliage.
