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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.

Is my recording stored?

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Birdsong field guide

Snowy-throated Kingbird

Tyrannus niveigularis

A compact tyrant flycatcher of western South America, easily identified by its starkly white throat contrasting with a grey head and yellow belly.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, thin, buzzy notes and sharp 'tsip' or 'pe-chee' whistles.

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 significantly smaller and has a shorter bill than the ubiquitous Tropical Kingbird.
The species is known to be partially migratory or nomadic, following seasonal rainfall patterns in arid regions.
Like other kingbirds, it possesses a concealed orange-red crown patch used in territorial displays.
It is a specialized insectivore that hunts via 'hawking,' launching from a perch to catch prey in mid-air.
It is a characteristic species of the Tumbesian endemic bird area, a region of high conservation priority.

Habitat

Tropical deciduous forests, arid scrubland, and edges of moist lowland forests, often near water.

Range

Pacific lowlands and foothills of southwestern Colombia, western Ecuador, and northwestern Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Cassin's KingbirdTyrannus vociferans Couch's KingbirdTyrannus couchii Eastern KingbirdTyrannus tyrannus Fork-tailed FlycatcherTyrannus savana Giant KingbirdTyrannus cubensis Gray KingbirdTyrannus dominicensis Loggerhead KingbirdTyrannus caudifasciatus Scissor-tailed FlycatcherTyrannus forficatus

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