Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
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The Dusky-capped Flycatcher is a medium-sized Tyrannid, characterized by its dusky or brownish cap, yellowish belly, and a subtle crest. It inhabits various forest types.
Where to spot
Widespread from Mexico south through Central America and across most of South America, inhabiting humid and dry forests, woodlands, and forest edges, from lowlands to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for it perching on exposed branches, sallying out to catch insects. Listen for its distinctive, often whistled or burry, calls. The dusky cap and yellowish belly are key features.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often vocalizing in the mornings and evenings. Observable year-round in its resident range.
Where to spot
Widespread from Mexico south through Central America and across most of South America, inhabiting humid and dry forests, woodlands, and forest edges, from lowlands to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for it perching on exposed branches, sallying out to catch insects. Listen for its distinctive, often whistled or burry, calls. The dusky cap and yellowish belly are key features.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often vocalizing in the mornings and evenings. Observable year-round in its resident range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This highly adaptable species is the most widespread Myiarchus flycatcher, found across a vast geographical range from Mexico to South America.
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