Large-headed Flatbill

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 167 views Updated 2026-11-01

Large-headed Flatbill (<em>Ramphotrigon megacephalum</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Large-headed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon megacephalum) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ramphotrigon; binomial: Ramphotrigon megacephalum; authority: (Swainson, 1835).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Bamboo Flatbill of Hilty (2003) is a better name for Ramphotrigon megacephalum, but Large-headed prevails.

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