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).
 
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) [XC251240]
by Jonas Nilsson from Zamora-Chinchipe: camp on Ventanilla-Christopher Parson trail, Reserva Tapichalaca, Ecuador (dawn song)
Orange-banded Flycatcher (Nephelomyias lintoni) [XC593479]
by Peter de Rouw from Reserva Tapichalaca, start of trail up to Sendero Jocotoco, Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador (dawn song)
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).