Conopias albovittatus
The White-ringed Flycatcher (Conopias albovittatus) is a striking member of the Tyrannidae family, boasting a distinctive and easily identifiable appearance. This medium-sized flycatcher measures approximately 16-17 cm (6.3-6.7 inches) in length and weighs around 20-25 grams. Its most prominent feature is the complete white supercilium that encircles its black-capped head, forming a conspicuous 'white ring' which gives the species its common name. The upperparts are a dull olive-green, contra...
This species primarily inhabits the canopy and sub-canopy of humid tropical evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, as well as mature secondary growth and forest edges. It is typically found at low to mid-elevations, generally below 1,200-1,500 meters (4,000-5,000 feet).
Its diet consists almost exclusively of a variety of flying insects, which it captures adeptly in mid-air. Occasionally, it may also consume small fruits or glean insects from vegetation.
The White-ringed Flycatcher is a diurnal and highly active bird, spending much of its day perched upright on exposed branches in the forest canopy, scanning for prey. Its primary foraging strategy involves aerial sallies, darting out from its perch to snatch flying insects in mid-air before retur...
The White-ringed Flycatcher is a resident species with a disjunct distribution across Central and South America. Its northern range extends from eastern Honduras, through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, primarily along the Caribbean slopes of Central America, though also present on the Pacific...
Least Concern
- The 'white ring' on its head is a complete circle, formed by the white supercilium extending around the nape to meet on the other side, making it one of the most distinctly marked flycatchers in its range. - It belongs to the Tyrannidae family, the largest family of birds, with over 400 species...