Onychorhynchus coronatus
The Tropical Royal Flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus, is an exquisitely unique passerine bird renowned for its spectacular, fan-like crest, which typically remains concealed. Measuring 16-17.5 cm (6.3-6.9 in) in length and weighing 14-23 g (0.49-0.81 oz), this species boasts rufous-brown upperparts, a rufous rump, and buffy underparts with fine streaking on the breast. Its most striking feature, the crest, is brilliant scarlet in males and a vibrant orange-yellow in females, bordered by ir...
Found in humid tropical and subtropical forests, particularly near water bodies such as rivers, streams, and oxbow lakes, from lowlands up to approximately 1000 meters.
Feeds almost exclusively on insects, including flies, beetles, moths, and butterflies, primarily captured through aerial hawking or gleaning.
Primarily a diurnal and solitary bird, the Tropical Royal Flycatcher spends its days foraging quietly in the forest understory, often remaining inconspicuous despite its striking potential. It is an active insectivore, employing an 'aerial hawking' foraging strategy, sallying from a low perch to ...
The Tropical Royal Flycatcher is a resident species found across a vast portion of northern and central South America. Its extensive breeding range encompasses the Amazon Basin, stretching from southeastern Colombia and eastern Ecuador, through eastern Peru and northern Bolivia, and across Amazon...
Least Concern
- The Royal Flycatcher's spectacular crest is usually kept flat against its head, making it surprisingly difficult to spot in the wild. - When fully fanned out, the male's scarlet crest can be larger than its head, creating a stunning visual display. - Its unique, elongated, pear-shaped nest can ...