The Rufous-vented Flycatcher is a distinctive species of the Atlantic Forest, characterized by its rufous-colored belly and underparts. It primarily feeds on small fruits.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane forests of the Atlantic Forest biome in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its contrasting rufous belly. It typically forages in the mid-story, often joining mixed-species flocks. Listen for its soft, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Year-round, often most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and montane forests of the Atlantic Forest biome in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its contrasting rufous belly. It typically forages in the mid-story, often joining mixed-species flocks. Listen for its soft, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Year-round, often most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This flycatcher is a key disperser of seeds in the Atlantic Forest, consuming a variety of small berries and contributing to the regeneration of this highly biodiverse and threatened biome.
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