Smoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher
NameSmoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameSmoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NamePoecilotriccus fumifrons
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a distinctive grayish-brown or 'smoky' crown and forehead. Underparts are pale yellow, often brighter on the belly. Wings are dark with two yellowish wing-bars and yellowish edging on the flight feathers. It has a relatively short, flat bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' note, often repeated, and a rapid, rattling trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Grayish-brown 'smoky' crown, Olive-green back, Pale yellow underparts, Two yellowish wing-bars, Short, flat bill
Description
This is a very small, active flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale yellow underparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often flicking its tail and wings while searching for insects.
