Yellow-olive Flatbill
NameYellow-olive Flatbill
Common NameYellow-olive Flatbill
Scientific NameTolmomyias viridiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a grayish head and darker lores. The throat and breast are pale gray, fading to a yellowish wash on the belly. The broad, flat bill typically has a dark upper mandible and a pale lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations often consist of sharp, emphatic 'peet' or 'chip' notes, which can sometimes accelerate into a rapid series or a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, including parts of southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesGrayish head contrasting with olive-green back, Broad, flat bill with pale lower mandible, Yellowish wash on belly, Active foraging behavior in forest mid-story
Description
The Yellow-olive Flatbill is a small, active flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a contrasting grayish head. It possesses a distinctive broad, flat bill, which it uses to catch insects in the mid-story of humid forests.
