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Birdsong field guide

Social Flycatcher

Myiozetetes similis

A medium-sized, boisterous tyrant flycatcher common in open habitats, resembling a smaller version of the Great Kiskadee with a notably shorter bill.

What it sounds like

A shrill, high-pitched 'tsee-ee-ee' or a noisy, stuttering series of 'pe-che-che-che-che' notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marcos E. Sosa · ArgentinaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It frequently builds its bulky, domed nests near stinging wasp or bee colonies to deter potential predators.
Unlike many tyrant flycatchers, it has a varied diet that includes a significant amount of small fruits and berries alongside insects.
The species is highly gregarious and vocal, often seen in pairs or small family groups rather than solitary individuals.
It is a classic example of a 'mimicry ring' where several unrelated flycatcher species share nearly identical yellow, brown, and striped plumage.
It is known to occasionally catch small fish or tadpoles from the surface of the water, demonstrating dietary flexibility.

Habitat

Open areas with scattered trees, forest edges, plantations, and gardens, frequently near water sources.

Range

The Neotropics, ranging from northeastern Mexico through Central America to southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Dusky-chested FlycatcherMyiozetetes luteiventris Gray-capped FlycatcherMyiozetetes granadensis Rusty-margined FlycatcherMyiozetetes cayanensis

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