Pileated Flycatcher

Xenotriccus mexicanus (Zimmer, JT, 1938)

14–14 cmLength14 gWeight

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

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Pileated Flycatcher has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Zona Arqueológica Monte AlbánMexico378 records
Zona Arqueológica YagulMexico169 records
Presa Piedra AzulMexico47 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 pileated flycatcher (Xenotriccus mexicanus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Pileated Flycatcher?

The Pileated Flycatcher is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Pileated Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southwestern Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Pileated Flycatcher?

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

Is the Pileated Flycatcher endangered?

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

What does the Pileated Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Pileated Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

Length: 14–14 cm
Weight: 14 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 65 mm
Tail: 66 mm
Bill: 15 mm
Tarsus: 19 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southwestern Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
Genus: Xenotriccus

Other birds in the genus Xenotriccus

Belted FlycatcherXenotriccus callizonus

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Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata

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Reiser's TyrannuletPhyllomyias reiseri

Urich's TyrannuletPhyllomyias urichi

Sclater's TyrannuletPhyllomyias sclateri

Yungas TyrannuletPhyllomyias weedeni

Planalto TyrannuletPhyllomyias fasciatus

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