Tawny-chested Flycatcher
NameTawny-chested Flycatcher
Common NameTawny-chested Flycatcher
Scientific NameAphanotriccus hypospodius
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green with a dusky crown and pale lores. The throat is white, contrasting with a prominent tawny-ochraceous breast band, which fades into a bright yellow belly and undertail coverts. Wings and tail are dusky.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, whistled 'pee-pee-pee' or 'swee-swee-swee' often repeated, and a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound on the Caribbean slope of Central America, from eastern Honduras through Nicaragua to northern Costa Rica.
Identifying Featurestawny-ochraceous breast band, bright yellow belly, olive-green upperparts, small size, pale lores
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive tawny chest and bright yellow belly. It typically forages in the understory of humid evergreen forests, often perching quietly before sallying out to catch insects.
