- Myiarchus apicalis
Identification
Typical Myiarchus, but with white spots on the tail tips.
Distribution
Colombian endemic. Found in the West Andes of Valle del Cauca, highlands of Cauca and Nariño, and along the slopes of the Magdalena River Valley between the Central and East Andes.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.[1]
Habitat
Forest edge, arid scrub. At least to 1700m.
Behaviour
Nests are lined with fur and feathers, and 2 eggs are laid.
References
- Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Apical Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Apical_Flycatcher
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
