Southern Scrub-Flycatcher
NameSouthern Scrub-Flycatcher
Common NameSouthern Scrub-Flycatcher
Scientific NameSublegatus modestus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has grayish-brown upperparts, a pale supercilium, and a dusky eye-stripe. Its underparts are pale yellowish, and its wings feature two distinct whitish or buffy wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, rising 'pee-wee' call and a series of quiet 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grayish-brown upperparts, Pale yellowish belly, Two distinct whitish wing bars, Pale supercilium
Description
The Southern Scrub-Flycatcher is a small, inconspicuous tyrant flycatcher typically found in dry scrub and open woodlands. It perches upright, often sallying out to catch insects in flight before returning to its perch.
