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Golden-bellied Flycatcher

Golden-bellied Flycatcher

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The Golden-bellied Flycatcher is a large, striking tyrant flycatcher found in humid montane forests of Central and South America. It is known for its bold streaking and rich yellow belly.
Where to spot
Found from Costa Rica and Panama south through the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, often along edges or in semi-open areas.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive bold streaking on the head and breast, contrasting with a bright golden-yellow belly. It has a heavy bill and a dark eye-stripe. Listen for its loud, often harsh, 'kweer' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the morning and late afternoon.
File:Biologia Centrali-Americana Myiodynastes hemichrysus.jpg
File:Golden-bellied flycatcher (Myiodynastes hemichrysus minor) San Isidro.jpg
File:Myiodynastes hemichrysus -Costa Rica-8.jpg
File:Myiodynastes hemichrysus 1902.jpg
File:Biologia Centrali-Americana Myiodynastes hemichrysus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Golden-bellied flycatcher (Myiodynastes hemichrysus minor) San Isidro.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiodynastes hemichrysus -Costa Rica-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myiodynastes hemichrysus 1902.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often feeds on both insects and fruits, demonstrating a flexible diet, a common trait among some larger tyrant flycatchers.
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