Suiriri suiriri
The Suiriri Flycatcher (*Suiriri suiriri*) is a widespread and often conspicuous passerine bird belonging to the Tyrannidae family, known for its distinctive vocalizations. Averaging 17-18 cm (6.7-7.1 in) in length and weighing around 20-25 grams (0.7-0.9 oz), this flycatcher generally presents a rather plain yet elegant appearance: dull grayish-olive upperparts, a contrasting whitish throat and underparts, and dark lores that create a subtle mask. While often lacking strong wing bars, some s...
This adaptable flycatcher primarily inhabits open or semi-open environments, including savannas, cerrados, caatinga, dry woodlands, pastures, and urban parks, typically at low to mid-elevations.
The diet of the Suiriri Flycatcher consists almost exclusively of insects, predominantly flying insects, which they capture in flight or by gleaning, occasionally supplementing with small fruits.
The Suiriri Flycatcher is a diurnal species, often observed perching conspicuously on exposed branches, fences, or utility lines, scanning for prey. Its primary foraging strategy involves sallying, where it darts out from its perch to snatch insects in mid-air or glean them from foliage, then ret...
The Suiriri Flycatcher boasts a vast distribution across central and eastern South America. Its breeding range encompasses much of Brazil, eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and extends southward into northern and central Argentina. While resident throughout much of its northern range (e.g., cen...
Least Concern
- The species' common and scientific names, 'Suiriri', are onomatopoeic, derived directly from its characteristic vocalization. - Despite its relatively plain plumage, the Suiriri Flycatcher is one of the most widespread and frequently encountered flycatchers in its South American range. - It exh...