Birds of Venezuela

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Genus: Myiodynastes (2 species, 5 worldwide)


Golden-crowned Flycatcher
Golden-crowned Flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus)
ProAves Tangaras Reserve, El Carmen de Atrato, Choco, Colombia   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.
A relatively large flycatcher that is commonly heard. Striped chested distinctive among similar species.

Streaked Flycatcher
Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus)
San Jeronimo, Antioquia, Colombia   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Streaked Flycatcher
Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus difficilis)
San Jeronimo, Antioquia, Colombia   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.
A widespread and common lowland species. Usually inside the forest or secondary forest. Compare to Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher.

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