Sulphur-rumped Myiobius

Overview

The sulphur-rumped myiobius, also known as the sulphur-rumped flycatcher (Myiobius sulphureipygius), is a small passerine bird classified as Least Concern. It is native to subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests across Central America and northern South America.

Identification

• Measures 12 cm in length.
• Features an olive-brown head and upper back with blackish wings and tail.
• Distinctive light yellow rump patch extending to the mid-back, with a yellow belly and small crest.
• Face and eye ring are grey, with a whitish throat and tawny breast and sides.
• Call is a sharp 'psit'.

Habitat

Found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitat consists of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, often located near streams.

Did you know?

The bird frequently displays its rump patch by fanning its tail and dropping its wings.