Scarlet flycatcher

The scarlet ambush hunter

Charles J. Sharp

The domino masked bright scarlet-colored underparts, crests contrasting with black-brownish wings in males, while females are greyish brown with pale greyish-white superciliary.

This resident breeder from America is sighted in arid areas (not far from water), with scattered trees, bushes, and borders of woodlands usually perching open lower branches. Termites, grasshoppers, beetles, butterflies, and spiders; in short, arthropods make a good meal for them.

The courtship display is spectacular, with its raised crest, furious fluttering wings, and a series of tinkling musical notes during predawn darkness or midday sun.

Urbanization, excessive groundwater pumping, and other anthropogenic activities resulting in habitat destruction are primary threats to this species.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Argentina
2020
Aruba
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Belize
2020
Bolivia
2020
Brazil
2020
Canada
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Chile
2020
Colombia
2020
Costa Rica
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Cuba
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Curaçao
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Ecuador
2020
El Salvador
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Falkland Islands
2020
Seasonality Uncertain: Malvinas
Guatemala
2020
Guyana
2020
Honduras
2020
Mexico
2020
Nicaragua
2020
Panama
2020
Seasonality Uncertain
Paraguay
2020
Peru
2020
United States
2020
Uruguay
2020
Breeding
Venezuela
2020

Did you know?

  • The Nuptial gifts consist of fleshy insects.
  • During the courtship display, the male bounces up to 30m (100ft) high and hovers for a few moments before dropping back to the perch.

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No