Golden-bellied Flycatcher
A species of Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies Scientific name : Myiodynastes hemichrysus Genus : Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies
Golden-bellied Flycatcher, A species of Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies
Botanical name: Myiodynastes hemichrysus
Genus: Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies
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Description
Description
The golden-bellied flycatcher (Myiodynastes hemichrysus) is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is an endemic resident breeder in Costa Rica and western Panama. This species is found in the canopy and at the edges of wet, epiphyte-draped mountain forests, especially near streams or clearings. It occurs at middle elevations, typically between 700 and 1850 m altitude, locally to 2300 m in the south of its restricted range. The nest is a shallow open cup placed in a tree hollow, old woodpecker nest, or clump of epiphytes, or a vegetation-covered vertical bank. The female lays a typical clutch of three pinkish eggs, which are marked with red-brown spots. The golden-bellied flycatcher is 20 cm long, weighs 41g and has a black bill. Its crown is grey with a concealed yellow patch, and it has a black eyemask. The upperparts are dark olive, and the wings and tail are brown with faint rufous fringes. The underparts are yellow and the throat is white with dark stripes down each side which distinguish it from similar species like social or gray-capped flycatchers. Young birds have paler yellow underparts, browner upperparts, no crown stripe, and more obvious chestnut fringes to the wing and tail feathers. The call of the golden-bellied flycatcher is a squeaky seeeik and the dawn song is a melodious repeated tre-le-loo. Golden-bellied flycatchers typically perch on a high watchpoint from which to sally forth and catch flying insects, but they eat a range other food items, including berries.
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Golden-bellied Flycatcher primarily eats fruits and insects, foraging actively during the day. It has specialized feeding behaviors, adept at gleaning prey from foliage. Its diverse diet reflects unique adaptations for mixed feeding.
Habitat
Golden-bellied Flycatcher dwells predominantly in the canopy and edges of wet montane cloud forests, often frequenting near watercourses, forest clearings, and treefall gaps. This species adapts well to various altitudes across broad geographies, existing commonly in mountainous regions ranging generally from 600–2,300 meters above sea level. Golden-bellied Flycatcher has also become a regular in altered landscapes, including plantations and areas influenced by human activities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Golden-bellied Flycatcher