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Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

A species of Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies
Scientific name : Myiodynastes luteiventris Genus : Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, A species of Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies
Botanical name: Myiodynastes luteiventris
Genus: Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and Allies
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The sulphur-bellied flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) is a large tyrant flycatcher. This bird breeds from southeasternmost Arizona of the United States (the Madrean sky islands region of Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and northern Sonora, Mexico) to Costa Rica. They are short distance migrants, spending winters in the eastern Andean foothills of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, and are passage migrants over the southern portions of Central America. The most distinguishing characteristics of this flycatcher are the heavy streaking of its plumage, and its pale yellow belly. The bird also shows a rusty brown tail, and a black eyestripe. Its call sounds like noises made by squeaky toys. Sulphur-bellied flycatchers usually occur in woodlands of montane canyons, at elevations between 1000 and 2000 meters. They make a cup nest in a tree cavity or old woodpecker hole. The female lays two to four eggs. They wait on an open perch usually rather high or on top of the tree and fly out to catch insects in flight (hawking). They will also take berries and seeds.
Size
20-23 cm (8-9 in)
Feeding Habits
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, primarily insectivorous, captures various flying insects through adept aerial pursuits or picks prey off vegetation. Distinct preference for beetles and caterpillars, often forages at dawn or dusk showcasing unique sally-striking technique.
Habitat
Sycamore-walnut canyons
Nest Behavior
During mid-summer, sulphur-bellied Flycatcher builds nests and lays eggs, likely hatching in July. Females construct the nests, while both sexes may aggressively defend nesting sites.
Nest Characteristics
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher's nest is typically located in natural cavities of sycamore trees, 20-50 feet above ground. The female lines the deep cavity with twigs, bark strips, fine leaf stems, and pine needles.
Dite type
Insectivorous

General Info

Feeding Habits

Bird Feeder Type
Platform

Sounds

Call
Recording location: Mexico
Call
Recording location: Mexico

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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