Olive-backed Flatbill
Olive-backed Flatbill
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The Olive-backed Flatbill is a mid-sized flycatcher characterized by its broad, flattened bill and olive-green upperparts. It typically inhabits the mid-story and lower canopy of humid lowland and foothill forests.
Where to spot
Distributed across South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and parts of the Atlantic Forest biome, favoring humid lowland forests.
How to spot
Look for its broad, flat bill and overall olive-green coloring. It often perches quietly for extended periods, making short, direct flights to catch prey. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy or trilled calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon hours when they are most active.
Where to spot
Distributed across South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and parts of the Atlantic Forest biome, favoring humid lowland forests.
How to spot
Look for its broad, flat bill and overall olive-green coloring. It often perches quietly for extended periods, making short, direct flights to catch prey. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy or trilled calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon hours when they are most active.
Like other flatbills, it employs a unique foraging strategy of 'fly-catching' - sallying out from a perch to snatch insects in mid-air or gleaning them from vegetation.
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