Eastern Andes of Peru, from Amazonas and San Martín south to Cuzco.
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to agriculture including cattle ranching and soy production, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Inca Flycatcher (Leptopogon taczanowskii) [XC47667]
by Ottavio Janni from Hu\u00e1nuco: Paty Trail, Peru (call, calls of a pair)
Inca Flycatcher (Leptopogon taczanowskii) [XC20043]
by Andrew Spencer from Antenna Road, Oxapampa, Peru (call?)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Forms a superspecies with Rufous-breasted Flycatcher (Leptopogon rufipectus). Originally named "L. rufipectus", but that name invalid, as preoccupied by its close relative.