Choco Sirystes
Sirystes albogriseus
A medium-sized flycatcher, reminiscent of a mix between a becard and a Myiarchus flycatcher. Uncommon to rare in lowlands and foothills from eastern Panama to northwest Ecuador. Gray above and white below with a dark cap and black wings with bold white edging. More slender-bodied and longer-tailed than a becard. Occurs in open areas, second-growth, and forest edge, often perching conspicuously in the middle to upper levels.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Sirystes albogriseus
- Authority
- (Lawrence, 1863)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Sirystes
Range and habitat
It is found from Panama to northwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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