White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher
NameWhite-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NamePoecilotriccus albifacies
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.8
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous crown, contrasting white cheeks, and a dark eye-stripe. Its upperparts are olive-green, while the throat and breast are whitish, fading to a pale yellowish on the belly. Wings are dark with yellowish edgings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched series of 'tseet-tseet-tseet' notes or a short, trilling call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil, typically inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Prominent white cheeks, Dark eye-stripe, Small size, Olive-green upperparts
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and prominent white cheeks. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, often flicking its tail and wings while searching for insects.
