The Fulvous-breasted Flatbill is a distinctive medium-sized flycatcher, named for its warm, tawny or fulvous-colored breast. It typically inhabits the lower to mid-story of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Andean region of South America, inhabiting humid montane forests from Colombia south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Identify it by its distinctive fulvous breast and broad bill. It often perches quietly within dense foliage, making sudden sallies to catch insects. Patience is key for observing this often inconspicuous bird.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its montane habitat. Best observed during the active periods of early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Andean region of South America, inhabiting humid montane forests from Colombia south to Bolivia.
How to spot
Identify it by its distinctive fulvous breast and broad bill. It often perches quietly within dense foliage, making sudden sallies to catch insects. Patience is key for observing this often inconspicuous bird.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its montane habitat. Best observed during the active periods of early morning and late afternoon.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its calls are often described as a series of sharp, emphatic 'chips' or 'peeps,' which are distinctive among other flycatcher vocalizations in its habitat.
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