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Birdsong field guide

Dusky-chested Flycatcher

Myiozetetes luteiventris

A small, inconspicuous tyrant flycatcher of the Amazonian lowlands, best identified by its dusky breast wash and lack of a prominent white supercilium.

What it sounds like

A high-pitched, thin, and slightly buzzy 'tsee-ee-ee-ee' or a sharp, rising 'pseee-yee'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Manuel Sánchez-Nivicela · EcuadorCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the smallest member of the genus Myiozetetes, measuring approximately 14.5 centimeters in length.
Unlike the closely related Social Flycatcher, it lacks a bold white eyebrow, featuring a mostly uniform dark crown and face.
The species is known for building large, globose nests with a side entrance, often situated over water for predator defense.
Its diet is primarily insectivorous, though it is frequently observed foraging for small berries and mistletoe fruits.
It is often found in pairs or small family groups, frequently perching on high, exposed branches at the forest edge.

Habitat

Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and seasonally flooded várzea forests near water sources.

Range

Amazon Basin of South America, including Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Gray-capped FlycatcherMyiozetetes granadensis Rusty-margined FlycatcherMyiozetetes cayanensis Social FlycatcherMyiozetetes similis

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