Black-capped Flycatcher vs Acre Tody-tyrant
Empidonax atriceps compared with Hemitriccus cohnhafti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Flycatcher | Acre Tody-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax atriceps | Hemitriccus cohnhafti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 8.899999999999999 g (0.31 oz) | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Flycatcher
Near Threatened
Acre Tody-tyrant
About These Birds
Black-capped Flycatcher
The Black-capped Flycatcher is a small Empidonax flycatcher restricted to highland forests in Costa Rica and western Panama, distinguished from similar species by its dark cap and pale eye ring. It inhabits the canopy and edges of cloud forests above 2,000 meters. It feeds on insects, sallying from perches in typical flycatcher fashion.
Acre Tody-tyrant
The Acre Tody-tyrant is a near-threatened flycatcher weighing just 9g from Amazonian forests of Brazil and Bolivia. It is secretive and rarely observed in its dense forest undergrowth habitat.