Pale-edged Flycatcher

Myiarchus cephalotes

The Pale-edged Flycatcher is a medium-sized passerine bird found in South America. It is known for its distinctive call and aerial foraging behavior. This species has a brownish-olive upperparts and a pale yellowish underparts with a distinctive pale edge on the wings. It is often found in open woodlands, forest edges, and second growth habitats. The Pale-edged Flycatcher primarily feeds on insects and small fruits. It is a migratory bird, with some populations traveling long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds. The conservation status of the Pale-edged Flycatcher is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open woodlands, forest edges, second growth habitats

Pale-edged Flycatcher
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