Other Scientific Names
Myiophobus lintoni [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Myiophobus lintoni [Stotz et al. (1996)], Myiophobus lintoni [BirdLife International (2004, 2008)]
Family
Tyrannidae (Tyrant-flycatchers)
Size
12.50 - 13 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Meyer de Schauensee, 1951)
Habitat
Mid-levels and canopy of humid montane forest and ridgetop elfin forest. From 2,250 - 3,200 m.
Eastern slope of Andes in southern Ecuador (Morona-Santiago, Azuay, Loja) and northern Peru (Cerro Chinguela, in Piura).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through logging and livestock grazing is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Usually travel in small groups, often accompanying mixed foraging parties.
Orange-banded Flycatcher (Nephelomyias lintoni) [XC512747]
by Juan Freile from Tapichalaca NR, Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador (call)
Orange-banded Flycatcher (Nephelomyias lintoni) [XC364205]
by Hans Matheve from Zamora-Chinchipe: Tapichalaca reserve, Quebrada Honda, Ecuador (call, flight call, calls, flight calls)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Thought to be most closely related to Ochraceous-breasted Flycatcher (Nephelomyias ochraceiventris), both of which perhaps do not belong in this genus. Apparently replaces Ochraceous-breasted Flycatcher (Nephelomyias ochraceiventris) north of R Marañón (Peru).
BirdLife International Species Factsheet