Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher
NameSulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Common NameSulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiodynastes luteiventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)39
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are heavily streaked brown, with a dark eye stripe and a prominent white supercilium. Underparts are pale yellow, often brighter on the belly, with faint streaking on the breast. The tail and wing edgings are a striking rufous color.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are loud, harsh, and often described as a series of 'kip-kip-kip' notes or a 'wheer-wheer' call. They can also produce a rapid, chattering series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds from southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico south through Mexico and Central America. Winters in South America, primarily in the Amazon basin.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked brown upperparts, Pale yellow underparts, often brighter on belly, Prominent rufous tail and wing edgings, Dark eye stripe with white supercilium, Relatively large, dark bill
Description
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is a large, streaked flycatcher with a distinctive rufous tail. It is an active bird, often sallying from a perch to catch insects in flight. This species is known for its loud, harsh vocalizations.
