Yellow-winged Flatbill
NameYellow-winged Flatbill
Common NameYellow-winged Flatbill
Scientific NameTolmomyias flavotectus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-winged Flatbill has a distinctive grayish head and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back. Its underparts are yellowish-green, becoming brighter yellow on the belly. The wings are dark with prominent yellow edgings on the flight feathers and wing coverts, forming two yellowish wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often delivered in a rapid series or as a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica south through Panama, western Colombia, and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesFlattened, broad bill, Grayish head contrasting with olive-green back, Yellowish-green underparts, Dark wings with yellow edgings/wing-bars, Small size
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its flattened bill and olive-green plumage with a grayish head. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of humid lowland forests, often flicking its wings as it moves.
