Crowned Slaty Flycatcher

Crowned Slaty Flycatcher

Empidonomus aurantioatrocristatus

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The crowned slaty flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Suriname though only as a vagrant to Chile, French Guiana, and Venezuela. There are also single records of it in Panama and the U.S. state of Louisiana.

Fun Fact

The confirmed records in Venezuela were at elevations of about 250 m (800 ft) though there is a sight record at 2,500 m (8,200 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects and fruit though details are lacking.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance