Black-capped Flycatcher vs Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
Empidonax atriceps compared with Stigmatura bahiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Flycatcher | Bahia Wagtail-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax atriceps | Stigmatura bahiae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 8.899999999999999 g (0.31 oz) | 8.45 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-capped Flycatcher only
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Flycatcher
Least Concern
Bahia Wagtail-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.
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
The Bahia Wagtail-tyrant is a small flycatcher found in caatinga and dry scrub habitats of northeastern Brazil, weighing about 8.45g with a wingspan of 10.6cm. It has a long tail often wagged conspicuously and forages for insects in open shrubby habitats. It is one of several passerines endemic to the caatinga biome.