Common Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum cinereum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The common tody-flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

Common Tody-Flycatchers build dangling pear-shaped nests that are among the most elegantly constructed in the bird world, with a side entrance disguised by leafy camouflage.

Quick Facts

Habitat

A wide variety of open and semi-open landscapes including secondary forest

Diet

Feeds on a wide variety of arthropods and also includes fruit in its diet.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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