Boat-billed Flycatcher
Megarynchus pitangua
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The boat-billed flycatcher is a large member of the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country, on Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country though only as a vagrant in Chile.
Fun Fact
The boat-billed flycatcher was originally described as Lanius pitangua, mistakenly placing it in the shrike family.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the canopy of várzea and the edges of lakes and rivers.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance