CLASS AVES

Dusky-capped Flycatcher

Animals Kingdom (Animalia)

• Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

• Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

• Birds (Class Aves)

Myiarchus tuberculifer is a small insectivorous species of flycatcher found in a variety of habitats ranging from deciduous forest to open woodlands and urban parks. It primarily feeds on insects such as moths, beetles, and ants, which it captures in mid-air with its beak. Myiarchus tuberculifer is a small brown bird with a light gray underside and a distinctive yellow patch near its throat. It is a highly active species, often seen flitting among branches and trees in search of food.