Myiarchus venezuelensis
The Venezuelan Flycatcher (Myiarchus venezuelensis) is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher, emblematic of northern South America's diverse avian fauna. Measuring approximately 17-18 cm (7 inches) in length and weighing around 20-25 grams, it presents a subtle yet distinctive plumage. Its upperparts are a dull olive-brown, contrasting with a grayish throat and breast that transition into a pale yellow wash on the belly. Key field marks include prominent rufous edgings on its wing feathers and, mo...
This adaptable flycatcher thrives in open woodlands, forest edges, secondary growth, savannas with scattered trees, cultivated areas, and gardens, often frequenting areas near water from sea level up to 1200 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects like beetles, wasps, and flies caught in flight or gleaned from vegetation, supplemented by small fruits and berries.
Venezuelan Flycatchers are active diurnal birds, typically solitary or found in pairs, maintaining upright perches from which they survey their surroundings. Their primary foraging strategy involves sallying forth from a perch to snatch flying insects mid-air, a classic 'flycatching' technique, t...
The Venezuelan Flycatcher is a resident species primarily distributed across northern South America. Its core range encompasses a significant portion of Venezuela, extending westward into northeastern Colombia. Eastward, its presence is noted across Trinidad and Tobago, and continues into the Gui...
Least Concern
- Despite their common name, some populations of Venezuelan Flycatchers extend into northeastern Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Guianas. - Like many *Myiarchus* flycatchers, identifying the Venezuelan Flycatcher often relies more on its unique vocalizations than on subtle plumage differen...