Sirystes subcanescens
Todd's Sirystes (Sirystes subcanescens) is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher, measuring approximately 17-18 cm (6.7-7.1 inches) in length and weighing around 28-32 grams. Its plumage is characterized by grayish upperparts, a distinctive black cap or crown, and a prominent white supercilium that often extends behind the eye, contrasting sharply with its dark crown. A subtle but important field mark is a white patch on the primaries, more evident in flight, though less striking than in some othe...
This species primarily inhabits humid evergreen forests, favoring both terra firme (upland, unflooded) and várzea (seasonally flooded) forest types, often near rivers. It is typically found in the canopy and subcanopy layers, ranging from lowlands up to approximately 600-700 meters in elevation.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of arthropods including beetles, grasshoppers, and other insects. It primarily forages by sallying and gleaning, capturing prey in flight or from vegetation.
Todd's Sirystes is a diurnal bird, generally observed perching upright on exposed branches within the forest canopy, maintaining a watchful demeanor. Its foraging strategy involves sallying out from a perch to catch flying insects (flycatching) or gleaning arthropods directly from foliage, often ...
Todd's Sirystes is a resident species primarily found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil and northeastern Bolivia. Its breeding and resident range extends from the east bank of the Rio Tapajós in Brazil, eastward through the states of Pará and southern Amazonas, and south through Rondônia and Mato Gro...
Least Concern
- Todd's Sirystes is one of four distinct species within the genus *Sirystes*, all of which were once considered a single widespread species until vocal differences led to their reclassification. - Its common name honors W. E. Clyde Todd, an American ornithologist who made significant contributio...