Black-headed Tody-flycatcher
Todirostrum nigriceps
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The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher is a tiny, active flycatcher with a distinctive black crown and face, olive-green back, and yellow underparts. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Costa Rica through Panama and into northwestern South America, foraging in the forest understory and edges. It catches small insects by sallying from perches, often hovering briefly to pick prey from leaves.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.6 cm | 3.0 in |
| Weight | 6.25 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Todirostrum |
| Species | Todirostrum nigriceps |
Distribution
Black-headed Tody-flycatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family