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Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher

Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher

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The Beautiful Tody-Tyrant is a truly striking small flycatcher, known for its vibrant and intricate plumage pattern. It typically inhabits the lower and mid-story of humid montane and foothill forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to specific cloud forest regions of the Andes in South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Identify it by its distinct plumage, including the black mask and yellow belly. It often joins mixed-species flocks. Look for its active gleaning and short sallies in the subcanopy and mid-story of cloud forests.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its specialized montane habitat. Early mornings are prime time for spotting, especially when they are actively foraging.
File:Poecilotriccus pulchellus Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher; Cuzco, Peru.jpg
File:Poecilotriccus pulchellus Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher; Cuzco, Peru (cropped).jpg
File:Poecilotriccus pulchellus Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher; Cuzco, Peru.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poecilotriccus pulchellus Black-backed Tody-Flycatcher; Cuzco, Peru (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its 'beautiful' moniker is well-deserved, as it boasts a unique combination of colors, including a black mask, white cheeks, and yellow underparts, making it one of the most distinctive in its genus.
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