Myiozetetes granadensis
The Grey-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis) is a vibrant and vocal passerine bird, instantly recognizable by its striking plumage. Measuring approximately 15-17 cm (6-6.7 inches) in length and weighing 18-28 grams (0.6-1 oz), this species boasts a distinctive grey crown that contrasts sharply with its olive-green back and brilliant yellow underparts. A prominent dark mask across its eyes, often complemented by a subtle white supraloral line, serves as a key identification mark. Taxon...
Found primarily in open woodlands, forest edges, clearings, and secondary growth, the Grey-capped Flycatcher strongly prefers riparian zones and areas near water bodies from low to mid-elevations.
Primarily an insectivore, its diet consists mainly of various flying insects such as flies, beetles, wasps, and grasshoppers, captured through aerial hawking; it also consumes some berries and small fruits.
This diurnal flycatcher is an active forager, employing a classic 'sally-and-return' technique, launching from exposed perches to snatch insects in mid-air before returning to its original or a new vantage point. It also gleans insects from foliage and occasionally takes small fruits. During the ...
The Grey-capped Flycatcher is a widespread resident species found across a broad geographical range, extending from eastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, and continuing into extensive areas of northern and western South America. Its South American distribution encompas...
Least Concern
- The Grey-capped Flycatcher belongs to the Tyrannidae family, which is the most diverse family of birds in the Western Hemisphere, encompassing over 400 species. - Its scientific name, 'granadensis,' harks back to 'New Granada,' an ancient colonial territory encompassing parts of present-day Col...