Poecilotriccus albifacies
The White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus albifacies) is a diminutive yet vibrant member of the Tyrannidae family, a diverse group of New World flycatchers. Measuring approximately 9.5-10.5 cm in length and weighing a mere 6-8 grams, this passerine is characterized by its striking white cheeks contrasting sharply with a black crown and an olive-green back. Its underparts are a bright lemon-yellow, and it sports two buffy-yellow wing-bars, making it a distinctive sight in the dense und...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid montane and cloud forests, as well as their borders and regenerating clearings. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 800 to 2,000 meters above sea level.
Predominantly insectivorous, its diet consists mainly of small arthropods, including various insects and spiders. It primarily forages by gleaning and sally-striking from vegetation.
The White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher is a highly active, diurnal insectivore, constantly on the move. It forages relentlessly, often alone or as a keen participant in mixed-species foraging flocks, dashing through dense foliage with a rapid, jerky flight. Its primary foraging strategy involves short...
The White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher is a resident species, primarily found in the humid montane forests of central and southern Peru and western Bolivia. Its distribution in Peru extends along the eastern slopes of the Andes, from the regions of Huánuco and Pasco southward through Junín, Cusco, Pun...
Least Concern
- Despite its small size, it's an incredibly active and agile forager, constantly flitting through dense vegetation. - Its common name "Tody-Flycatcher" refers to its resemblance to the unrelated Todidae family of the Caribbean, both in size and active feeding style. - It is a classic example of ...