The Southern Scrub Flycatcher is a small, unassuming flycatcher common in the dry and semi-open habitats of southern South America. It is an adaptable species found in a variety of environments.
Where to spot
Widespread in dry scrub, open woodlands, savannas, and forest edges across central and southern South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its subtle plumage and typical flycatcher posture in open areas. Listen for its distinctive, often chattering or buzzy calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, especially in the mornings. It is a resident species, observable year-around.
Where to spot
Widespread in dry scrub, open woodlands, savannas, and forest edges across central and southern South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its subtle plumage and typical flycatcher posture in open areas. Listen for its distinctive, often chattering or buzzy calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, especially in the mornings. It is a resident species, observable year-around.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
It often perches low in shrubs or on fence posts, from which it sally-hunts for insects, returning to the same or a nearby perch.
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