Myiophobus fasciatus
The Bran-colored Flycatcher, *Myiophobus fasciatus*, is a small, widespread, and highly adaptable member of the Tyrannidae family, characteristic of Neotropical open woodlands and disturbed habitats. Measuring 12-14 cm (4.7-5.5 inches) in length and weighing 8-12 grams, its plumage is a blend of dull olive-brown upperparts and pale yellowish underparts, heavily streaked across the breast, giving it a somewhat 'bran-like' appearance. Key identification marks include two conspicuous pale (whiti...
Primarily found in forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, plantations, parks, and gardens, often near water. It inhabits elevations from sea level up to 2000 meters, occasionally higher in Andean foothills.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small flying insects such as flies, wasps, beetles, moths, and grasshoppers. Occasionally consumes spiders and small berries.
This diurnal flycatcher is typically observed singly or in pairs, occasionally joining mixed-species foraging flocks. Its primary foraging strategy is aerial sallying: it perches on an exposed branch, scans for flying insects, then darts out to catch them in mid-air before returning to its perch....
The Bran-colored Flycatcher boasts an expansive distribution spanning from southern Central America through much of South America. Its northern range begins in Costa Rica and Panama, extending southward through Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. It continues south through E...
Least Concern
- The Bran-colored Flycatcher is one of the most widespread Neotropical flycatchers, found in 22 countries across its vast range. - Its common name, 'Bran-colored,' refers to its dull, streaky, earthy brown and yellow plumage. - It possesses a concealed orange or yellow crown patch, a hidden jewe...