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File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (11222145464).jpg

Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant

Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant

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This form of Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant is a medium-sized flycatcher distinguished by its plain brown back and a preference for mid-elevation Andean forests. It is known for its relatively drab but consistent appearance.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests along the Andes, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its brown back and upright posture in the mid-story and sub-canopy. Listen for its distinctive, often thin or squeaky calls, which are crucial for finding it.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often more vocal in the mornings. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
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File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (6929687613).jpg
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (8724367640).jpg
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File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (11222145464).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (14338910226).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (14360454202).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (6867098037).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (6929687613).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (8724367640).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (8724759654).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (8771908963).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ochthoeca fumicolor Pitajo ahumado Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (9088676216).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its propensity for flicking its tail and wings while perched is a common behavior that can help in its identification in the field.
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