White-bearded Flycatcher
Phelpsia inornata
The White-bearded Flycatcher (Phelpsia inornata) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 2 countries, weighing about 29 g. The white-bearded flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the White-bearded Flycatcher
The white-bearded flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The white-bearded flycatcher is 16.5 to 18 cm (6.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs about 29 g (1.0 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a brownish black crown and a white supercilium that extends far past the eye on an otherwise brownish black face. Their upperparts are olive-brown. Their wings are olive-brown with thin yellowish edges on the primaries. Their tail is olive-brown. Their throat is white and appears puffy. Their underparts are bright yellow. They have a dark iris, a stubby black bill, and blackish legs and feet. Voice: The white-bearded flycatcher's most common call is "a sharp, rising churup" that as an alarm is given as a series. Pairs give a duet of "a staccato, hammering CHEE'ter, CHEE'ter, CHEE'ter" that each member may give up to 12 times.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-bearded Flycatcher can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-bearded Flycatcher?
- The white-bearded flycatcher is 16.5 to 18 cm (6.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs about 29 g (1.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-bearded Flycatcher?
- The White-bearded Flycatcher is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a White-bearded Flycatcher?
- The White-bearded Flycatcher occurs in 2 countries, including Colombia and Venezuela.
- What birds look similar to a White-bearded Flycatcher?
- The White-bearded Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet, the Brownish Twistwing and the Bearded Tachuri.
- Is the White-bearded Flycatcher endangered?
- The White-bearded Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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