Three-striped Flycatcher
NameThree-striped Flycatcher
Common NameThree-striped Flycatcher
Scientific NameConopias trivirgatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown with a prominent white central stripe, a black eye-stripe, and a white supercilium. The underparts are bright yellow, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts, wings, and tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched "peep" or "chip" notes, sometimes given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresblack crown with white central stripe, black eye-stripe, white supercilium, bright yellow underparts, olive-brown upperparts
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its striking head pattern and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the canopy of humid forests, often sallying out to catch prey in flight.
