Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus
The striking Cinnamon Flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus) is a small, vibrant member of the diverse Tyrannidae family, the tyrant flycatchers, known for its distinctive rufous plumage. Measuring approximately 12.5-13.5 cm (5 inches) in length and weighing around 11-13 grams, this dapper passerine boasts warm cinnamon-rufous underparts that contrast sharply with its olive-brown back and crown. Key identification marks include two conspicuous rufous wing-bars on dark wings, a faint pale eye-ri...
This species primarily inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, as well as forest edges, clearings, and secondary growth, often near streams or ravines. It is typically found between 1,000 and 3,000 meters (3,300-9,800 feet) in elevation.
The Cinnamon Flycatcher is primarily insectivorous, feeding on small flying insects such as flies, beetles, and moths. It typically foraging by sallying from an exposed perch to snatch prey in mid-air.
The Cinnamon Flycatcher is an active, often solitary insectivore, typically observed perching openly on exposed branches, darting out to catch flying insects in swift, acrobatic sallies. They are diurnal, active throughout the day, and roost communally or solitarily in dense foliage at night. Mal...
The Cinnamon Flycatcher boasts a wide, yet restricted, distribution along the Andes mountain range in South America. Its breeding range extends from extreme western Venezuela, through the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and southward into central Bolivia. This species is predominantly resident ...
Least Concern
- Despite its name, it's not a true Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae) but belongs to the Tyrannidae family, the largest family of birds in the Americas. - Its genus, Pyrrhomyias, is monotypic, meaning the Cinnamon Flycatcher is the only species within it, highlighting its unique evolutionary pa...