Yucatan Flycatcher
A species of New World Crested Flycatchers Scientific name : Myiarchus yucatanensis Genus : New World Crested Flycatchers
Yucatan Flycatcher, A species of New World Crested Flycatchers
Botanical name: Myiarchus yucatanensis
Genus: New World Crested Flycatchers
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Description General Info
Description
The Yucatan flycatcher (Myiarchus yucatanensis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and the northern bordering parts of Belize and Guatemala. It is a typical Myiarchus flycatcher; partially crested with a brown to gray back and head, a rufous tail and yellow to pale underparts. It is closely related to and similar in appearance to the dusky-capped flycatcher (M. tuberculifer), brown-crested flycatcher (M. tyrannulus) and the great crested flycatcher (M. crinitus). These species are best distinguished by voice. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Yucatan Flycatcher primarily consumes invertebrates, catching prey using adept flycatching techniques. It showcases unique hunting abilities, often foraging during specific times suited to its dietary needs. Yucatan Flycatcher's diet and feeding behaviors reflect adaptive traits for efficient predation within its habitat.
Habitat
Yucatan Flycatcher typically resides in environments ranging from humid to semi-arid forests, including deciduous forests with clearings or sparse tree coverage. This species also inhabits scrubby woodland edges and is found in second growth and clearing zones within rainforests. Generally, yucatan Flycatcher is located in lowland regions, from sea-level up to elevations of 250 meters, across broad geographical areas of suitable habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Yucatan Flycatcher 
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