Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant

Ochthoeca thoracica

Least Concern

The Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant is a tyrant flycatcher of Andean forests, scrub, and highland valleys of western South America. It feeds mostly on insects captured by quick sallies, gleaning, or ground pounces, with some species also taking fruit. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact habitat, connected woodland, and healthy insect populations remain important locally.

Family

Tyrannidae

Group

Tyrant Flycatchers

Range

Maroon-belted Chat-Tyrant Range — Andean forests, scrub, and highland valleys of western South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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