Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The brown-crested flycatcher is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found from the southwestern United States south through Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica; on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Trinidad, and Tobago; and in every mainland South American country except Chile and possibly Ecuador.

Fun Fact

magister is the largest taxon within the entire genus Myiarchus, weighing 36 to 54 g (1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs less frequently in mesquite desert, thorn forest, pine-oak woodlands, and deciduous woodlands.

Diet

Feeds on a more even mix of arthropods and fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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