Birds of Panama

    PASSERIFORMES: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura)  
Genus: Myiozetetes (3 species, 4 worldwide)


Rusty-margined Flycatcher
Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis hellmayri)
ProAves Chestnut-capped Piha Reserve, AnorĂ­, Antioquia, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Similar to Social Flycatcher, and also exhibits social behaviour. Has black vs. blackish-grey mask. Note vocal differences. The rusty margins of the wing and tail feathers are harder to see.

Grey-capped Flycatcher
Grey-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis obscurior)
Yarina Lodge, Ecuador  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

A lowland species somewhat similar to and about the same size as a Great Kiskadee.
From front with crest raised.


Social Flycatcher
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
Leticia, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Has blackish-grey mask vs. black on the Rusty-margined Flycatcher. Note vocal differences.
Alt. photo


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