Poecilotriccus fumifrons
The Smoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus fumifrons) is a diminutive and perpetually active Neotropical passerine, immediately recognizable by its distinctive smoky-gray cap and face, which sharply contrasts with a pristine white throat and bright yellowish underparts. Measuring a mere 9-10 cm in length and weighing approximately 6-8 grams, it boasts olive-green upperparts, dusky wings adorned with two yellowish-white wing-bars, and a short, dark tail. A small, pointed dark bill compl...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and edges of humid lowland forests, secondary growth, dense thickets, and riparian woodlands, often near water. It is typically found at elevations below 800 meters, though occasionally up to 1,200 meters.
The diet of the Smoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher consists predominantly of small insects and other arthropods. It forages by gleaning from vegetation and making short, aerial sallies.
The Smoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher is a highly active and diurnal bird, typically observed singly or in pairs, occasionally joining mixed-species foraging flocks. It employs an energetic foraging strategy, rapidly hopping and darting through dense foliage, gleaning insects and other small arthropo...
The Smoky-fronted Tody-Flycatcher is a resident species distributed across a wide swath of central and southeastern South America. Its primary range extends throughout eastern Peru, northern and eastern Bolivia, and encompasses a vast area of central and eastern Brazil, from the states of Maranhã...
Least Concern
- Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the true tody family (Todidae) but is a member of the diverse tyrant flycatcher family (Tyrannidae). - Its 'smoky front' is a key identification feature, giving rise to its species epithet *fumifrons*, meaning 'smoke-browed'. - It is one of ...