Yellow-throated Flycatcher
Conopias parvus
Medium-sized, active flycatcher of forest canopy; often observed on the periphery of mixed-species flocks. When seen well, note entirely yellow underparts, including throat. Found in a variety of lowland forest types, including tall rainforest and low-stature forests on sandy soils. Forages actively, almost always in small groups; often sits on top of large leaf clusters on outer branches. Similar to several other kiskadee-like flycatchers, but behavior and voice are quite different. Quite vocal; often-heard call is a distinctive hollow rattle with a purring quality.
Identification
The bird is similar to the great kiskadee, but behavior and voice is quite different. The voice is quite vocal; often-heard call is a distinctive hollow rattle with a thrumming tune. It is 6.1 inches in length.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Conopias parvus
- Authority
- (Pelzeln, 1868)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Conopias
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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