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- Myiotriccus ornatus
Identification
12cm (4 3/4 inches) in length. It is unmistakable due to its coloring and there are no similar species in its range. The head and throat are a gunmetal gray with blacker on the face and crown. There are conspicuous white preocular patches and a slight yellow coronal stripe which may not be apparent at first sight. The back is dark olive with a bright yellow rump and a rufous tail (eastern slope) or a dusky color with rufous base (western slope). The breast is a dark olive with a bright yellow belly.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Habitat
Is very common in the borders of foothill and subtropical forest on both slopes. Generally ranging from 800 - 2,000 meters (2,600 - 6,600 feet) but can be found lower in the NW, spreading into the humid lowlands.
