Tropical Royal Flycatcher
NameTropical Royal Flycatcher
Common NameTropical Royal Flycatcher
Scientific NameOnychorhynchus coronatus
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe body is dull olive-brown with a buffy throat and belly. The most distinctive feature is the erectile, fan-shaped crest, which is bright orange-red with black tips and iridescent blue-black spots. Wings show two buffy wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, descending 'peee-ew' or a series of clear, whistled 'swee-swee-swee' notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland forests from southern Mexico through Central America and across northern South America to southeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featureslarge, erectile fan-shaped crest, orange-red crest with black tips and spots, dull olive-brown body, long, broad bill, prominent rictal bristles
Description
This small passerine is renowned for its spectacular, fan-like crest, which is typically displayed during courtship or when alarmed. Its overall plumage is a subdued brown, providing a striking contrast to the vibrant crest when unfurled. It primarily forages for insects in the understory of humid forests.
