Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Myiarchus tuberculifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusMyiarchus (Myiarchus Flycatchers)
- SpeciesMyiarchus tuberculifer (Dusky-capped Flycatcher)
About the Dusky-capped Flycatcher
The dusky-capped flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer) is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in the United States, Mexico, every Central American country, Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The dusky-capped flycatcher was originally described in 1837 as Tyrannus tuberculifer. Its further taxonomic history is complex. At various times at least what are now seven separate species were included as subspecies of Myiarchus tuberculifer. It currently is assigned these 13 subspecies:
M. t. olivascens Ridgway, 1884 M. t. lawrenceii (Jacob Giraud Jr, 1841) M. t. querulous Nelson, 1904 M. t. platyrhynchus Ridgway, 1885 M. t. manens Parkes, 1982 M. t. connectens Miller, W & Griscom, 1925 M. t. littoralis Zimmer, JT, 1953
M. t. nigricapillus Cabanis, 1861 M. t. brunneiceps Lawrence, 1861 M. t. pallidus Zimmer, JT & Phelps, WH, 1946 M. t. tuberculifer (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837) M. t. nigriceps Sclater, PL, 1860 M. t. atriceps Cabanis, 1883
Plumage and vocalization similarities sort the subspecies into groups within the species. The North American Classification Committee... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky-capped Flycatcher in Huascarán National 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 Dusky-capped Flycatcher in Huascarán National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky-capped Flycatcher sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky-capped Flycatcher in Huascarán National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Dusky-capped Flycatcher in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.