Belted Flycatcher (Xenotriccus callizonus)
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Belted Flycatcher

Xenotriccus callizonus Dwight & Griscom, 1927

12–13 cmLength11 gWeight

The belted flycatcher (Xenotriccus callizonus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico, Guatemala

Belted Flycatcher has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Cañón del SumideroMexico439 records
  2. Godinez – Aldea Los RoblesGuatemala260 records
  3. Finca Santa VictoriaGuatemala153 records
More places
  1. Finca El PilarGuatemala3 records
  2. Finca El Pilar – comederos de colibríesGuatemala1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

MexicoGuatemala

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The belted flycatcher (Xenotriccus callizonus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is known in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico and possibly occurs in Honduras.

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Questions

How big is the Belted Flycatcher?

The Belted Flycatcher is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Belted Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico, southwestern Guatemala and northwestern El Salvador. It is most often recorded in Mexico and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the Belted Flycatcher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Belted Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Belted Flycatcher as Least Concern.

What does the Belted Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Belted Flycatcher in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
63 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: southern Mexico, southwestern Guatemala and northwestern El Salvador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Xenotriccus

Other birds in the genus Xenotriccus

Belted Flycatcher

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