Orange-banded Flycatcher (Nephelomyias lintoni)
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Orange-banded Flycatcher

Nephelomyias lintoni (Meyer de Schauensee, 1951)

12–13 cmLength9.8 gWeight

The orange-banded flycatcher (Nephelomyias lintoni) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Orange-banded Flycatcher has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador591 records
  2. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 orange-banded flycatcher (Nephelomyias lintoni) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Orange-banded Flycatcher?

The Orange-banded Flycatcher is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 9.8 g.

Where does the Orange-banded Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Ecuador, northeastern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Orange-banded Flycatcher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Orange-banded Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Orange-banded Flycatcher as Least Concern.

What does the Orange-banded Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Orange-banded Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: southern Ecuador, northeastern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Nephelomyias

Other birds in the genus Nephelomyias

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Orange-banded Flycatcher

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