Attila bolivianus
The White-eyed Attila (Attila bolivianus) is a medium-sized New World flycatcher, distinguished by its striking white irises, which contrast sharply with its otherwise subtle plumage. Measuring approximately 19-20 cm (7.5-7.9 inches) in length, it exhibits yellowish-olive upperparts, a brighter yellowish rump, and vibrant yellow underparts. Its dark bill often has a pale base. This species belongs to the Tyrannidae family, a diverse group of primarily insectivorous birds, and shares its genus...
Prefers humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, including varzea, terra firme, and secondary growth, typically found at elevations up to 1000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects and other arthropods, supplemented occasionally with small fruits, captured through sallying or gleaning.
The White-eyed Attila is typically a solitary bird, though it may occasionally join mixed-species foraging flocks. It is a diurnal species, often perching quietly and rather upright in the mid-story or subcanopy, making it more frequently heard than seen. Its primary foraging strategy involves sa...
The White-eyed Attila is resident across a significant portion of South America, primarily within the Amazon Basin and adjacent regions. Its breeding and year-round range extends from southeastern Peru (Madre de Dios, Puno) and northern Bolivia into southwestern Brazil (Acre, Rondônia, and wester...
Least Concern
- The genus name 'Attila' is thought to refer to the bold, often aggressive nature or loud calls of these birds, reminiscent of Attila the Hun. - Its most distinctive feature, the bright white iris, gives it its common name and is a key identification mark among other yellowish flycatchers. - Des...