Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant

Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant

Ochthoeca thoracica

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The maroon-belted chat-tyrant, or chestnut-belted chat-tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

Fun Fact

It was later treated as conspecific with the slaty-backed chat-tyrant (O.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found entirely in Peru, from south of the Maranon River in southern Amazonas Department and slightly north of it in eastern Cajamarca Department south on the eastern Andean slope to southwestern San Martín Department.

Diet

Prey with aerial sallies from it to glean from vegetation or take it in mid-air, often returning to the same perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance