Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher
Poecilotriccus capitalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="poecilotriccus-capitalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus capitalis) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (mosqueros tiranos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.7 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher is a small, patterned flycatcher found in forest edges, bamboo thickets, and scrub in the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador and Peru. It has a boldly contrasting black crown and white face and underparts. It forages actively in dense vegetation for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,7 cm | 3.8 in |
| Peso | 6,8 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos) |
| Genus | Poecilotriccus |
| Especies | Poecilotriccus capitalis |
Distribution
Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family