Flavescent Flycatcher
Flavescent Flycatcher
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The Flavescent Flycatcher is a small to medium-sized flycatcher with distinctive yellowish-olive plumage, particularly on its underparts. It inhabits humid montane forests of Central and South America.
Where to spot
Distributed from Costa Rica and Panama south through the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It prefers humid montane cloud forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests for its distinctive yellowish underparts. It typically makes short, quick sallies to catch insects. Listen for its relatively simple, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
A year-round resident in its highland habitats. Most active during the morning hours, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Distributed from Costa Rica and Panama south through the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It prefers humid montane cloud forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests for its distinctive yellowish underparts. It typically makes short, quick sallies to catch insects. Listen for its relatively simple, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
A year-round resident in its highland habitats. Most active during the morning hours, often joining mixed-species flocks.
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Its name 'Flavescent' means yellowish, aptly describing its overall bright, warm tones that help it stand out among other duller flycatchers.
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