Southern Bentbill
NameSouthern Bentbill
Common NameSouthern Bentbill
Scientific NameOncostoma cinereigulare
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a grayish head and a pale yellowish throat and belly. The wings are dusky with yellowish edgings, and the tail is dusky.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes, typically described as 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Mexico, south through Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Distinctive upturned bill, Olive-green upperparts, Pale yellowish underparts, Grayish head
Description
The Southern Bentbill is a tiny, active flycatcher known for its distinctive upturned bill. It forages in the understory of humid forests, often flicking its tail and wings while searching for insects.
