White-tailed Crested Flycatcher
NameWhite-tailed Crested Flycatcher
Common NameWhite-tailed Crested Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiophobus phoenicomitra
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsThe White-tailed Crested Flycatcher has a dark slate-gray to blackish head with a prominent crest, which can reveal an orange or yellow patch at its base (though not always visible). Its upperparts are dark gray to olive-gray, contrasting with pale gray to whitish underparts, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the belly. Wings and tail are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes or a soft, rising whistle, often delivered in a series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and into northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesProminent spiky crest, Dark head contrasting with paler underparts, Small size, Active flycatching behavior, Upright posture
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its prominent, often spiky crest and active foraging behavior. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of montane forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
