Black-capped Flycatcher

This species is found in the high canopy of mountain oak forest, coming lower at the edges and in clearings, and also in second growth and bushy pastures. It breeds mainly in the highest forested areas, from 2450 m to 3300 m altitude, but will descend to as low as 1850 m in the height of the rainy season.

The Black-capped Flycatcher is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-capped Flycatcher, Empidonax atriceps, is a very small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. This species is found in the high canopy of mountain oak forest, coming lower at the edges and in clearings, and also in second growth and bushy pastures. More

The Black-capped Flycatcher is 11.5 cm long and weighs 9 g. Most of its head and the rear of its neck are sooty black, the upperparts are olive-brown and the underparts are paler brown, becoming whitish on the throat and yellower on the lower belly. The head has a broad white eye ring, broken above the eye. The wings and tail are blackish, the former having two pale brown wing bars. The sexes are similar, but young birds have a browner head and paler wing bars. More

The Black-capped Flycatcher (Empidonax atriceps) is similar in appearance to the other members of the genus Empidonax more familiar to U.S. observers. This species ranges from Costa Rica to Panama and can often be found in the upper canopy of mountain forests. This individual was photographed in October, 1995, at Chacons, 15 km SSE of Tres de Junio, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica. A Canon T-90 and FD 400mm F4. More

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For the purposes of our bird news services, Black-capped Flycatcher is classed as Ungraded: species that are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Black-capped Flycatcher (1) Savegre, Costa Rica Savegre, Costa Rica29/03/2009 Savegre, Costa Rica 29/03/2009 View all pictures of Black-capped Flycatcher View all pictures of Black-capped Flycatcher show section External Links (0) We currently have no external links for this species. More