Alternative name: Seaboard Flycatcher
- Myiarchus semirufus
Identification
17-19 cm (6.75-7.5 in) A distinctive flycatcher.
- Brown head and upperparts
- Rufous uppertail-coverts
- Nearly uniform light cinnamon-rufous throat and underparts, getting slightly darker on undertail-coverts and lighter on chin
- Mostly rufous wings and tail
Sexes similar. Juveniles similar to adults.
Distribution
South America: found in Arid coastal north-western Peru (Tumbes to northern Lima).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Found in thorny desert, steppes and savannas and open thorn-woodland with sparse ground cover. Often in agricultaral areas.
Occurs up to 500m.
Behaviour
Diet
No information.
Breeding
A nest with eggs was found in December. The nest is an open cup placed close to the ground. Lays 4 eggs.
Movements
Presumably a resident species.
Vocalisation
Alternating “huit” notes and rasping whistles, plus a hiccup note, can be heard in the dawn song. “Huit” notes and descending whistles are occasionally made during foraging.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2004. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334696
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Rufous Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 3 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rufous_Flycatcher
