Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusContopus (Pewees)
- SpeciesContopus cooperi (Olive-sided Flycatcher)
About the Olive-sided Flycatcher
The olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) is a small to medium sized passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatcher family. It is a migratory species that travels from South America to North America to breed during the summer. It is an agile flyer and mainly consumes flying insects caught in flight. Since 2016, this species has been assessed as being near-threatened globally (IUCN) and threatened in Canada (SRA) due to its declining populations.
The olive-sided flycatcher is a small to medium-sized passerine, smaller than an American robin, but bigger than sparrows. It can be identified by its olive-grey or grey-brownish plumage above with a white mid-breast section and throat. The olive tones on its back and wings are seen mainly in optimal light and when the feathers are freshly moulted. The sides of the breast area are grey and make the bird look like it is wearing a vest. It has a relatively long bill and long wings for its size. Sometimes, some of its head feathers can be raised, which make it look like it has a small crest. Male and female look similar. Olive-sided flycatchers perch in upright positions on top of dead... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Olive-sided Flycatcher in Los Nevados 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 Olive-sided Flycatcher in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Olive-sided Flycatcher sighting in Los Nevados National Natural Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Olive-sided Flycatcher in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Olive-sided Flycatcher in Los Nevados National Natural Park in our monthly data.