Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant
Ochthoeca thoracica
Small flycatcher found near streams in Andean cloud forest. Plumage is mostly gray with a chestnut breast patch and bold white eyebrows that really stand out in the dark forest. Most common vocalization is a drawn out, high pitched “peeeeeer” that can be heard over the sound of rushing water. When agitated, also gives a raucous series of “pee-didit” calls. Formerly lumped with Chestnut-bellied Chat-Tyrant.
Taxonomy
This bird was considered to be a subspecies of the slaty-backed chat-tyrant (Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris).
- Scientific name
- Ochthoeca thoracica
- Authority
- Taczanowski, 1874
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Ochthoeca
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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