3 Flycatchers from central Peruvian lowlands (1 Viewer)

[Thibaud]

Hi again,

Another series from El Paujil, west-central Peru, elevation 400 masl.
And of course, one can't (or at least, I can't) be in the Neotropics without encountering some pesky Tyrannids!

1. I think this is a white-lored tyrannulet? It matches quite well with photos I've seen online, it just seems like a chunkier bird, with a bigger bill, than what is depicted in the book.

2. I always struggle with Tolmomyias. Based on range (-10.346169, -75.256793), habitat (this was terra firme), and iris color, this should be yellow-margined?
Also, if someone could explain what is this wing speculum that is often mentioned for these species, I would be most grateful

3. Not sure about this one. Maybe forest elaenia? It was in nice primary forest, several hundred meters from the river, midcanopy, with a mixed flock.

Many thanks as always.

Thibaud

 

[THE_FERN]

Think you're probably right about 1), 2). Not sure about 3) although forest is plausible. The speculum is pale bases to the primaries as Schulenberg et al say, but not sure to what extent it's visible/apparent on the closed wing. It should be clear when the bird flies as a pale band then, analogous to the coloured panel in the secondaries of ducks' wings, although can't say it's a strong memory for me.

 

[Thibaud]

Thanks THE_FERN!