Leptopogon superciliaris
The Slaty-capped Flycatcher, *Leptopogon superciliaris*, is a small, active tyrant flycatcher inhabiting the humid Neotropical forests, typically measuring 12.5-13.5 cm (4.9-5.3 inches) in length and weighing approximately 10-12 grams. Its distinctive plumage features olive-green upperparts and wings, contrasting with a whitish throat and belly, and a prominent slaty-gray crown that gives the species its common name. A bold white supercilium, often outlined by a dark line below and olive-gree...
Primarily found in the understory and midstory of humid evergreen and semi-deciduous montane and foothill forests, including cloud forests and mature secondary growth, typically at elevations from 400 to 2,000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small arthropods such as flies, beetles, and caterpillars, which it expertly gleans from foliage or snatches in short aerial sallies.
The Slaty-capped Flycatcher is a diurnal and highly active species, continuously moving through dense vegetation in search of prey, usually roosting solitarily at night. It employs a 'sally-glean' foraging strategy, perching quietly before darting out to snatch insects from foliage, twigs, or bar...
The Slaty-capped Flycatcher has a wide, resident distribution across Central and South America. Its range extends from southern Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca) southward through Central America, encompassing Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. In South America, it continues t...
Least Concern
- The Slaty-capped Flycatcher frequently hangs upside down to meticulously inspect the undersides of leaves for hidden insects, showcasing remarkable agility. - Despite its small size, it is known for its surprisingly loud and far-carrying vocalizations, especially its persistent, high-pitched 's...