Biology:Belted flycatcher

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Short description: Species of bird

Belted flycatcher
Belted Flycatcher (Xenotriccus callizonus) (5783239031).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Xenotriccus
Species:
X. callizonus
Binomial name
Xenotriccus callizonus
Dwight & Griscom, 1927
Xenotriccus callizonus map.svg

The belted flycatcher (Xenotriccus callizonus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in southern Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

This bird is relatively dull in appearance, though it does sport a flashy crest. The upperparts are a light brown, the underparts a dull yellow. Other features include a pale eye-ring and cocoa wing-bars and chest band, the latter giving it its name. Similar species include the pileated flycatcher and tufted flycatcher.

The bird is usually relatively reclusive, opting to remain concealed in thickets, leaving to hawk or glean insects. It is usually relatively solitary and most likely socially monogamous.[2]

Ecology

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry scrub forest, especially that dominated by oaks and pines.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1265658 entry