Yellowish Flycatcher
NameYellowish Flycatcher
Common NameYellowish Flycatcher
Scientific NameEmpidonax flavescens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to yellowish-olive, with a brighter yellow throat and breast fading to whitish on the belly. It features a distinct, broad white eye-ring and two pale yellowish or whitish wing bars on dusky wings, with a dusky tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a soft, whistled 'pseet' or 'wee-chee'. Calls include a sharp 'whit' or 'peet'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeResident in the highlands of Central America, from southern Mexico (Chiapas) south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Yellowish-olive plumage, Prominent white eye-ring, Two pale wing bars, Upright posture
Description
This small, yellowish-olive flycatcher is characterized by its prominent white eye-ring and two pale wing bars. It typically perches upright in the understory of humid montane forests, sallying out to catch insects.
