Short-crested Flycatcher
NameShort-crested Flycatcher
Common NameShort-crested Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus ferox
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThis species has dull brownish-gray upperparts and crown, a pale gray throat and breast, and a contrasting yellowish belly. It often displays two faint whitish wing-bars and some rufous coloration in the tail, though this can be subtle.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a harsh, burry 'breeer' call, often given repeatedly, and various 'wheep' or 'whit' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of tropical South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and surrounding regions, including parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesShort crest, Brownish-gray upperparts, Pale gray throat and breast contrasting with yellowish belly, Faint wing-bars, Harsh 'breeer' call
Description
The Short-crested Flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher with a relatively short crest. It typically perches upright in open woodlands and forest edges, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
