Stolid Flycatcher
NameStolid Flycatcher
Common NameStolid Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus stolidus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brown crown and upperparts, contrasting with a whitish throat and breast that fades into a pale yellow belly. The tail and inner wing feathers show noticeable rufous (rusty) coloration, and two pale wing bars are often visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, whistled 'wheep' or 'whit' notes, sometimes followed by a burry 'prrrrt' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Greater Antilles, primarily found on Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) and Jamaica, as well as some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuresdark brown crown, whitish throat and breast, pale yellow belly, rufous in tail and wings, two pale wing bars, upright posture
Description
The Stolid Flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher with a relatively large head and an upright posture. It is typically found perching in trees and shrubs, sallying out to catch insects in flight. This species is endemic to the Caribbean islands.
