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Ornate Flycatcher
Myiotriccus ornatus (Lafresnaye, 1853)
11–12 cmLength9.9 gWeight
The ornate flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Ornate Flycatcher has been recorded at 113 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia3,197 records
- Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador2,850 records
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador2,638 records
More places
- Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador2,309 records
- Refugio Paz de las AvesEcuador2,210 records
- Mindo – Vía a las cascadasEcuador1,742 records
- Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia1,505 records
- Sachatamia LodgeEcuador1,333 records
- PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia1,234 records
- Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia1,137 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 ornate flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is the only species in the genus Myiotriccus.
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Questions
How big is the Ornate Flycatcher?
The Ornate Flycatcher is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 9.9 g.
Where does the Ornate Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: South America: Colombia to Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.
Is the Ornate Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Ornate Flycatcher as Least Concern.
What does the Ornate Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Ornate Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 11–12 cm
- Weight
- 9.9 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 62 mm
- Tail
- 47 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Colombia to Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Myiotriccus
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