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| | ==Distribution== | | ==Distribution== |
| - | [[Brazil]] and [[Bolivia]] to [[Argentina]], on east slope of Andes only. During the austral winter, it migrates into the mostly western and central Amazon Basin as a non-breeding resident. It is resident southward to central latitudes of [[Argentina]]. | + | [[Brazil]] and [[Bolivia]] to [[Argentina]], on east slope of Andes only. During the austral winter, it migrates into the mostly western and central Amazon Basin as a non-breeding resident. It is resident southward to central latitudes of [[Argentina]]. <br /> |
| - | | + | It has occurred as a vagrant in both [[Panama]] and [[Louisiana]]<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>. |
| | ==Taxonomy== | | ==Taxonomy== |
| | Two subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: ''aurantioatrocristatus'' and ''pallidiventris''. | | Two subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: ''aurantioatrocristatus'' and ''pallidiventris''. |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |
| | # Clements, James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | | # Clements, James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 |
| | + | #[http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.1525/auk.2010.127.3.726 51st supplement to the AOU checklist of North American birds] |
| | ==External Links== | | ==External Links== |
| | {{GSearch|Griseotyrannus+aurantioatrocristatus}} | | {{GSearch|Griseotyrannus+aurantioatrocristatus}} |
| | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Griseotyrannus]] | | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Griseotyrannus]] |
Revision as of 03:04, 28 July 2010
Photo by Carlos Henrique
Photo taken: Penápolis - SP -
Brazil.
- Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus
Identification
Length 17cm. A mid-sized flycatcher of typical morph but with drab dark plumage and no wing bars. Upperparts dark grey, underparts slilghtly lighter. A black cap with a hidden bright yellow patch are the most diagnostic markings for this species.
Distribution
Brazil and Bolivia to Argentina, on east slope of Andes only. During the austral winter, it migrates into the mostly western and central Amazon Basin as a non-breeding resident. It is resident southward to central latitudes of Argentina.
It has occurred as a vagrant in both Panama and Louisiana[2].
Taxonomy
Two subspecies are recognized1: aurantioatrocristatus and pallidiventris.
G. aurantioatrocristatuswas was formerly classified, together with the Variegated Flycatcher as genus Empidonomus, but is now considered monospecific in its own genus (discussion in this thread).
Habitat
Tall, dry woods, forest edges, savannahs with trees.
Behaviour
Typical behaviour for a flycatcher - returns to a favorite perch repeatedly after sorties to collect insects.
References
- Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
- 51st supplement to the AOU checklist of North American birds
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