Slaty-capped Flycatcher
Slaty-capped Flycatcher
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The Slaty-capped Flycatcher is a common species of humid montane forests, easily identified by its distinct slaty-grey cap and yellowish-green underparts.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests in the Andes of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia. Look in the understory and mid-story.
How to spot
Focus on its contrasting slaty-grey cap. Observe its wing-twitching and tail-cocking behavior. Listen for its characteristic, often repeated, soft calls.
When to spot
Year-round, most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests in the Andes of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia. Look in the understory and mid-story.
How to spot
Focus on its contrasting slaty-grey cap. Observe its wing-twitching and tail-cocking behavior. Listen for its characteristic, often repeated, soft calls.
When to spot
Year-round, most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often cocks its tail upwards and twitches its wings while perched, a subtle but useful behavioral cue for identification.
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