Belted Flycatcher
A species of Belted and Pileated Flycatchers Scientific name : Xenotriccus callizonus Genus : Belted and Pileated Flycatchers
Belted Flycatcher, A species of Belted and Pileated Flycatchers
Botanical name: Xenotriccus callizonus
Genus: Belted and Pileated Flycatchers
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Description
Description
This bird is relatively dull in appearance, though it does sport a flashy crest. The upperparts are a light brown, the underparts a dull yellow. Other features include a pale eye-ring and cocoa wing-bars and chest band, the latter giving it its name. Similar species include the pileated flycatcher and tufted flycatcher. The bird is usually relatively reclusive, opting to remain concealed in thickets, leaving to hawk or glean insects. It is usually relatively solitary and most likely socially monogamous.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Belted Flycatcher predominantly consumes insects, showcasing a keen ability to forage and hunt for a variety of arthropods. Unique dietary preferences or adaptations were not detailed in the provided reference.
Habitat
Belted Flycatcher are typically found in areas with dense understory within semiarid to semihumid environments. They inhabit brushy and scrubby woodlands, as well as thickets, favoring regions with oak and pine-oak forests. Their preferred terrain includes both scrubby areas and more forested landscapes, where they can take advantage of the complex undergrowth for shelter and foraging.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Belted Flycatcher