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Rufous-tailed Flatbill

Rufous-tailed Flatbill

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The Rufous-tailed Flatbill is a small, attractive flycatcher characterized by its broad bill and contrasting rufous tail. It is a resident of humid lowland rainforests.
Where to spot
Widespread in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland rainforests across the Amazon basin and parts of Central America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its broad bill and rufous tail in dense forest foliage. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy or trilled calls, which are often the best way to locate it.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often more vocal in the mornings. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
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File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda.jpg
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda - Rufous-tailed Flatbill; Xapuri, Acre, Brazil.jpg
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda - Rufous-tailed Flatbill; Xapuri, Acre, Brazil (cropped).jpg
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda 4.jpg
File:Avium Species Novae (8422822617) (Ramphotrigon ruficauda).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda - Rufous-tailed Flatbill; Xapuri, Acre, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda - Rufous-tailed Flatbill; Xapuri, Acre, Brazil (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ramphotrigon ruficauda 4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its broad bill allows it to effectively capture a wide range of insect prey, including those gleaned from leaves and branches.
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