Western Olivaceous Flatbill
NameWestern Olivaceous Flatbill
Common NameWestern Olivaceous Flatbill
Scientific NameRhynchocyclus aequinoctialis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, with a slightly darker, dusky crown and a dark eye. Underparts are paler, yellowish-olive, often with faint streaking on the breast. Wings show faint, dusky wing bars. The bill is notably broad and flat, dark above and paler below.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, whistled "pee-wee" or "swee-swee" and a rapid, chattering or trilling call, often given in short bursts.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, extending from eastern Colombia south through eastern Ecuador and eastern Peru into northern Bolivia and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbroad, flat bill, olive-green plumage, dark eye, upright posture, humid forest habitat
Description
This small, olive-green flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive broad, flat bill and relatively large head. It typically perches upright in the understory of humid forests, actively sallying out to catch insects.
