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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Gray-capped Flycatcher

Myiozetetes granadensis

A vocal and social tyrant flycatcher of humid tropical lowlands, easily identified by its namesake gray crown and lack of a bold white eyebrow.

What it sounds like

A sharp, insistent 'kip' or 'k-weer', often accelerating into a noisy, chattering series of high-pitched notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Paul Driver · Costa RicaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is distinguished from the similar Social Flycatcher by its uniform gray forehead and crown, lacking a strong white supercilium.
The species constructs a large, globular nest with a side entrance, often situated on a branch overhanging water.
Highly territorial and aggressive, these birds are known to cooperatively mob much larger predators such as hawks and caracaras.
While primarily insectivorous, they are opportunistic feeders that regularly consume small fruits and berries.
They exhibit a characteristic 'wing-lifting' display during social interactions, accompanied by loud, synchronized vocalizations.

Habitat

Forest edges, clearings, and secondary growth, typically near rivers, ponds, or other water sources.

Range

Humid lowlands from eastern Honduras south to western Ecuador and east through the Amazon Basin.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Dusky-chested FlycatcherMyiozetetes luteiventris Rusty-margined FlycatcherMyiozetetes cayanensis Social FlycatcherMyiozetetes similis

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