It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
The Black-tailed Flycatcher is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Black-tailed Flycatcher Myiobius atricaudus – Seen well at Rio Palenque. Sulphur-rumped Tyrannulet Myiobius sulphureipygius Tawny-rumped Tyrannulet Myiobius villosus – Seen along the Milpe Road. More