Black-headed tody-flycatcher
Todirostrum nigriceps
The black-headed tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae.
About the Black-headed tody-flycatcher
The black-headed tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small, black and yellow, insectivorous bird. Its call and song are composed of high pitched one-note chirps. Each vocalization is often confounded for the other. Its reproductive traits are not well documented but both parents contribute to building the nest and clutches only have one egg at a time. In 2021, the IUCN assessed its conservation status and deemed it of least concern.
Fun Facts About Black-headed tody-flycatcher
- Its reproductive traits are not well documented but both parents contribute to building the nest and clutches only have one egg at a time.
- In 2021, the IUCN assessed its conservation status and deemed it of least concern.
- Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
- Its call and song are composed of high pitched one-note chirps.
- Each vocalization is often confounded for the other.
Conservation Status
The Black-headed tody-flycatcher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Saurischia |
| Family | Tyrannidae |
| Genus | Todirostrum |
| Species | Todirostrum nigriceps |
Range & Habitat
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