Birds of Colombia

    PASSERIFORMES: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura)  
Genus: Myiozetetes (4 species, 4 worldwide)


Rusty-margined Flycatcher
Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis hellmayri)
ProAves Chestnut-capped Piha Reserve, AnorĂ­, Antioquia, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Similar to Social Flycatcher, and also exhibits social behaviour. Has black vs. blackish-grey mask. Note vocal differences. The rusty margins of the wing and tail feathers are harder to see.

Grey-capped Flycatcher
Grey-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis obscurior)
Yarina Lodge, Ecuador  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

A lowland species somewhat similar to and about the same size as a Great Kiskadee.
From front with crest raised.

Dusky-chested Flycatcher
Dusky-chested Flycatcher (Myiozetetes luteiventris)
Mitu, Vaupes, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Compare to Sulphury Flycatcher.
Streaking on chest can be light. Note lack of white on chest, and brown vs. grey head.
From back.


Social Flycatcher
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
Leticia, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Has blackish-grey mask vs. black on the Rusty-margined Flycatcher. Note vocal differences.
Alt. photo


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