Sepia-capped Flycatcher
Leptopogon amaurocephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusLeptopogon (Leptopogon Flycatchers)
- SpeciesLeptopogon amaurocephalus (Sepia-capped Flycatcher)
About the Sepia-capped Flycatcher
The sepia-capped flycatcher (Leptopogon amaurocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Chile; it is known in Uruguay as a vagrant.
The sepia-capped flycatcher has these six subspecies: L. a. pileatus Cabanis, 1866 L. a. idius Wetmore, 1957 L. a. diversus Todd, 1913 L. a. orinocensis Zimmer, JT & Phelps, WH, 1946 L. a. peruvianus Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1868
L. a. amaurocephalus Cabanis, 1846 The sepia-capped flycatcher is 11.5 to 14 cm (4.5 to 5.5 in) long and weighs an average of about 12 g (0.42 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies L. a. amaurocephalus have a sepia brown crown and a paler nape. Their lores are dull yellowish olive with some dusky mixed in and their ear coverts have a dusky patch at the rear. Their face is otherwise light olive. Their back and rump are olive green and their uppertail coverts russet brown. Their wings are dusky with pale yellowish olive edges on the flight feathers. Their wing coverts are dusky with buff to... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sepia-capped Flycatcher in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sepia-capped Flycatcher in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sepia-capped Flycatcher sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sepia-capped Flycatcher in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Sepia-capped Flycatcher in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.