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Variegated Flycatcher
jmorlan

Variegated Flycatcher (Empidonomus varius)

We originally identified this as the larger and bulkier Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus) which is fairly common in the area. However the identification has been corrected by Daniel Lane, Andy Kratter and Rich Hoyer as a Variegated Flycatcher. In addition to the difference in shape and bulk, this bird doesn't have the bull-headed, large billed look of a Myiodynastes. The streaking below seems too diffuse, the undertail coverts are only faintly marked, and the tail shows no rufous. While Streaked Flycatcher breeds in Peru, Variegated occurs only as an Austral migrant. This is presumably the migratory nominate race.
Location
Rio Ucayali, Supay Lake, Loreto, Peru
Date taken
13 June 2019
Scientific name
Empidonomus varius
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Staff member
Opus Editor
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A nice-looking bird that one Joe and a lovely picture you've taken of him, especially high above your head.

Very well done lad.
 

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