Xenotriccus callizonus
The Belted Flycatcher (*Xenotriccus callizonus*) is a small, striking member of the Tyrannidae family, distinguished by its unique appearance and restricted range. Measuring approximately 12.5-13.5 cm (about 5 inches) in length and weighing 10-12 grams, this flycatcher sports olive-green upperparts that contrast sharply with bright yellow underparts. Its most distinctive field mark is a broad, rufous to chestnut-colored breast band, lending the species its common name. Further identification ...
This species primarily inhabits high-elevation pine-oak woodlands, humid evergreen forests, and cloud forests. It is typically found at altitudes ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 meters (4,900–8,200 feet).
Primarily insectivorous, the Belted Flycatcher consumes a variety of insects, including flies, beetles, wasps, and caterpillars. It forages by making aerial sallies from perches and gleaning prey from foliage.
The Belted Flycatcher is a diurnal insectivore, often observed perched conspicuously on an exposed branch within its forest habitat. Its primary foraging strategy involves classic flycatching, where it sallies out from its perch to snatch insects in mid-air, frequently returning to the same or a ...
The Belted Flycatcher is endemic to a highly specific and restricted geographic range encompassing parts of southern Mexico and western Guatemala. In Mexico, its presence is concentrated in the highlands of Chiapas and specific areas of Oaxaca, notably within the Sierra Madre del Sur and Sierra N...
Near Threatened
- Its scientific genus name, *Xenotriccus*, means "strange flycatcher," aptly describing its distinctive appearance among its relatives. - The species is monotypic, meaning there are no recognized subspecies, suggesting a relatively homogenous population within its small range. - Despite its vibr...