Whiskered Flycatcher
NameWhiskered Flycatcher
Common NameWhiskered Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiobius barbatus
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow rump. Wings and tail are dusky brown. Underparts are pale yellow, becoming whiter on the throat. It has a prominent pale eye-ring and fine rictal bristles (whiskers) around its bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a rapid trill or a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent regions.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow rump, olive-green upperparts, pale eye-ring, small size, rictal bristles (whiskers)
Description
The Whiskered Flycatcher is a small, active passerine bird found in the understory of humid tropical forests. It is characterized by its olive-green plumage, bright yellow rump, and a distinctive pale eye-ring. This species is an insectivore, often sallying from a perch to catch flying insects.
