Pacific Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus pacificus)
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Pacific Flatbill

Rhynchocyclus pacificus (Chapman, 1914)

25 gWeight

The Pacific flatbill (Rhynchocyclus pacificus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: November–December · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November–December · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Pacific Flatbill has been recorded at 30 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia932 records
  2. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia214 records
  3. Playa de Oro Reserva de Los TigrillosEcuador107 records
More places
  1. Via Antigua a BuenaventuraColombia94 records
  2. Reserva Rio CanandeEcuador74 records
  3. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador70 records
  4. Alto Anchicayá - El DescansoColombia46 records
  5. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador41 records
  6. San Jorge de MilpeEcuador33 records
  7. RN Río NambíColombia32 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuador

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 Pacific flatbill (Rhynchocyclus pacificus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Pacific Flatbill?

The Pacific Flatbill weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Pacific Flatbill live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Pacific Flatbill?

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

Is the Pacific Flatbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pacific Flatbill as Least Concern.

What does the Pacific Flatbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Pacific Flatbill in?

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

At a glance

Weight
25 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Rhynchocyclus

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Pacific Flatbill

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