species bird family species genus closely related birds genus endemic dry deciduous forest arid forest woodland olive gray brown bird pale gray chest white throat black bill dark gray feet dark brown wings bird typically remains hidden feeds insects leaves twigs spots exposed perch female lays approximately eggs nest shallow tree cavity taxonomy species described placed species genus split new genus shorter broader bill rounded wings partially change upheld subsequent authors status genus said species nesting habits similar genus doubts rest research confirmed bird placement genus similar genus distinguished broader shorter bill rounded wings different face pattern pale wing tail voice chest bird habits generic derived ancient greek words delta means delta shaped case wedge means specific epithet derived latin word means little flame subspecies description approximately inches length body adult males females similar plumage possessing olive worn gray brown head whitish stripe crescent bird eyes lore throat whitish chest pale gray belly pale yellow additionally species dark brown rounded wings pale edged wings inches long tail dark brown edged narrow band pale barely shorter wing slightly rounded bird bill black broad triangular slightly paler base half length head legs dark gray end large curved sharp claws orange mouth brown eye juvenile similar adult tail broad band pale sings april august includes breeding season tends remain hidden singing song whistle followed short quick roll sung times descending series calls males females given day location identify individual sound alarm mark limits territory functions breeding season males known dawn song morning includes calls bee bee bee distribution habitat endemic pacific mexico western coast western possibly extending guatemala confirmed total area lives estimated km2 range found low present lives dry deciduous forest arid semi arid forest woodland meters sea level species non migratory status listed concern iucn red list large range belief total population numbers individuals precise estimate bird population exists species known uncommon parts range population believed declining pass threshold years generations necessary listed near threatened exact population trends ecology behavior sluggish species usually remains excited attempting attract mate species raises feathers crown form appears crest unlike closely related genus bob head displaying crest feeding open branch looking outward downward prey primarily consists insects spots potential meal rapidly directly flies insect normally exposed upper surface leaf briefly insect grabbing flying away typically new perch reproduction breeds june year nests shallow tree surprisingly close ground approximately centimeters nest shaped like cup composed fine vegetable fibers dried leaves bark unlike similar use materials build nest female lays eggs pinkish color decorated brown gray
Flammulated flycatcher