The Cinnamon Flycatcher is a distinctive tyrant flycatcher of the Andean cloud forests. Its plumage features warm cinnamon tones and a striped head.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at middle elevations.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white supercilium, dark crown, and striking cinnamon underparts, which set it apart. It has a relatively heavy bill. Listen for its often high-pitched, somewhat insistent calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its montane range. Best observed during active foraging periods in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at middle elevations.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white supercilium, dark crown, and striking cinnamon underparts, which set it apart. It has a relatively heavy bill. Listen for its often high-pitched, somewhat insistent calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its montane range. Best observed during active foraging periods in the morning and late afternoon.
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This flycatcher is often found at higher elevations in cloud forests, where its warm coloration might help it blend with the dappled light of the forest interior.
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