Species BirdsYellow-olive Flatbill

Yellow-olive Flatbill

Tolmomyias sulphurescens

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Illustration of Yellow-olive Flatbill (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)

The Yellow-olive Flatbill is a small, olive-colored flycatcher with a distinctive yellowish belly. It is known for its flat bill, which is adapted for catching insects in mid-air.

Habitat
Found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Diet
Feeds mainly on insects.
How common
Common

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