Royal Flycatcher
The global population for Amazonian royal flycatchers is between 500,000 and 5 million mature individuals. However, this species is decreasing in its numbers due to ongoing habitat loss.
Royal Flycatcher – Building a Nest
We don’t know when their breeding season begins, but they typically inhabit moist riparian forests (near water) during breeding and nesting.
Royal Flycatcher, a tropical bird from Central and South America displaying its bright red crest.
Amazonian flycatchers are best known for their bright royal-looking crests, primarily used during mating season.