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Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Myiodynastes luteiventris
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
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The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and North America. Adults weigh 46.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura
- Genus Myiodynastes
- Species luteiventris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 46.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) is a member of the Tyrannidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean and North America. Its distribution covers NA, MA sw USA to Costa Rica.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 46.9 g, with a wing length of about 10.9 cm and a tail of around 8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.3 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher?
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 46.9 g.
Where does the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher live?
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is found across Central America & Caribbean and North America with a range covering NA, MA sw USA to Costa Rica, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher belong to?
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris) belongs to the Tyrannidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher eat?
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher migrate?
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher make?
1 real field recording of the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher's range?
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher has a mapped global range of about 1.3 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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