Myiozetetes cayanensis
The Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis) is a vibrant and active passerine, a true jewel of the Neotropics, belonging to the diverse Tyrannidae family, commonly known as tyrant flycatchers. Measuring about 16-18 cm (6.3-7.1 in) in length and weighing 20-30 grams (0.7-1.1 oz), this species is easily recognized by its bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, and a distinctive dark head framed by a bold white supercilium. A concealed orange-red crown patch, visible only during d...
This species thrives in a variety of open to semi-open tropical lowland habitats, including forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, plantations, and especially riparian zones and moist woodlands, typically at elevations up to 1500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide range of flying insects caught in mid-air, supplemented by gleaning insects from foliage and consuming various small fruits and berries.
Rusty-margined Flycatchers are diurnal and conspicuous birds, often perching prominently on exposed branches or wires, from which they sally out to catch flying insects. Their foraging strategy primarily involves acrobatic aerial pursuits, but they also glean insects from foliage and consume smal...
The Rusty-margined Flycatcher boasts an extensive resident distribution across the Neotropics, spanning from southern Mexico (specifically the Gulf slope from Veracruz and Oaxaca eastward through the Yucatán Peninsula) south through most of Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, ...
Least Concern
- The Rusty-margined Flycatcher's scientific name, *cayanensis*, refers to Cayenne, French Guiana, indicating part of its discovery range. - Despite its common name, the rusty margins on its flight feathers are often less conspicuous than its bright yellow belly in the field. - Like many tyrant f...