Species BirdsTufted Flycatcher

Tufted Flycatcher

Mitrephanes phaeocercus

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Illustration of Tufted Flycatcher (Mitrephanes phaeocercus)

This small flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive tufted crown and bright yellow underparts. A memorable fact is that it often perches conspicuously while hunting for insects.

Habitat
Inhabits montane forests and edges.
Diet
Primarily feeds on insects.
How common
Uncommon

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