Sepia-capped Flycatcher

Leptasthenura fuliginiceps

The Sepia-capped Flycatcher is a small passerine bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinctive sepia-colored cap on its head, olive-green upperparts, and pale underparts. This species is known for its insect-catching behavior, often perching in the mid-story of montane forests and sallying out to catch flying insects. It is a migratory bird, breeding in the Andes and wintering in lower elevations. The Sepia-capped Flycatcher plays a role in controlling insect populations and is an important part of the ecosystem in its habitat.

Habitat: Montane forests of the Andes