This species is found in forests and woodland edges. The nest is a ball lined with fine plant fibres, with a side entrance. It is suspended by a tendril or root and built in a heavily shaded area, such as a rock cleft or under hanging vegetation at the top of a bank. The typical clutch is two white eggs. The chicks fledge about 20 days after hatching.
The White-bellied Leptopogon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
White-bellied Leptopogon ( Leptopogon superciliaris) Howard and Moore 2nd edition (incl. ? suppl): White-bellied Leptopogon ( Leptopogon superciliaris) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (as published): Slaty-capped Flycatcher ( Leptopogon superciliaris) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 1.2): Slaty-capped Flycatcher ( Leptopogon superciliaris) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 2.1): Slaty-capped Flycatcher ( Leptopogon superciliaris) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 3. More