Other Scientific Names
Conopias inornata [Stotz et al. (1996)], Conopias inornatus [BirdLife International (2004)], Conopias inornatus [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]
Northern and central Venezuela, from Carabobo, Miranda and Cojedes east to north-eastern Anzoátegui and Delta Amacuro, south to Apure and northern Bolívar; possibly also adjacent north-eastern Colombia.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
(Phelpsia inornata) [XC774765]
by Francisco contreras from Reserva Patevaca, Finca Pastora, Arauca, Colombia (uncertain, possibly an alarm)
White-bearded Flycatcher (Phelpsia inornata) [XC197487]
by Hans Matheve from Los Llanos - Hato el Cedral, Venezuela (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Affinities uncertain. In past variously placed in genera Myiozetetes and Conopias, but differs significantly in syringeal morphology and nest architecture. A single syringeal character suggests that it is most closely related to Pitangus and Philohydor. Recent molecular data indicate that it forms a clade with latter (both build cup-shaped nests, details of which not particularly similar), with no apparent affinity to Pitangus. Further research and additional molecular data required.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet