Myiarchus nugator
The Grenada Flycatcher (*Myiarchus nugator*) is a medium-sized passerine bird, endemic to the southern Lesser Antilles, particularly Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Averaging 19-21 cm (7.5-8.3 in) in length and weighing approximately 30-40 grams, it exhibits the typical *Myiarchus* silhouette. Its plumage is characterized by a dusky grey head and throat, an olive-brown back, and a distinctive pale yellow belly, contrasting with rufous tones in the primary coverts, flight feathers,...
This species thrives in a variety of wooded habitats, including moist broadleaf forests, dry forests, secondary growth, and even cultivated areas like plantations and gardens, from sea level up to higher elevations.
Its diet primarily consists of large insects such as beetles, grasshoppers, and moths, which it catches in flight or gleans from vegetation. It also supplements its diet with small fruits and berries, especially during the non-breeding season.
The Grenada Flycatcher is primarily an insectivore, employing a characteristic 'sally-glean' foraging strategy where it launches from a prominent perch to snatch insects from foliage or in mid-air. It is active during the day, generally solitary or found in pairs, and roosts individually at night...
The Grenada Flycatcher is endemic to the southern Lesser Antilles, with its entire distribution confined to the islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On Grenada, it is widespread across the main island. Within St. Vincent and the Grenadines, populations are found on St. Vincent, ...
Least Concern
- The Grenada Flycatcher is entirely non-migratory, remaining on its island homes year-round. - Its scientific name, *nugator*, means 'jester' or 'trifler' in Latin, perhaps a nod to its somewhat distinctive vocalizations. - It is a cavity nester, relying on natural tree holes or old woodpecker n...