The streak-necked flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Region
Andes Mountains
Typical Environment
Occurs in humid montane and foothill forests, forest edges, and secondary growth, especially in the Andean slopes of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It keeps to the understory and midstory, frequently along streams, ravines, and shady gullies. The species tolerates moderately disturbed habitats where fruiting shrubs and dense cover remain. It is typically absent from dry or open lowlands.
Altitude Range
600–2400 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
A small Andean tyrant flycatcher, the streak-necked flycatcher favors humid montane forests and forest edges. It often sits quietly in the shaded understory, sallying short distances to snatch insects and also visiting fruiting shrubs. Its subtle streaking on the throat and neck helps separate it from similar olive-toned flycatchers. It is generally common within suitable habitat and considered of low conservation concern.
Mionectes striaticollis
Temperament
quiet and unobtrusive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with brief sallies
Social Behavior
Usually found singly or in pairs, sometimes accompanying mixed-species flocks in the understory. During breeding, pairs maintain small territories and nest low to mid-level, often building a mossy cup hidden in dense vegetation or near earthen banks. The female primarily incubates while both parents feed the young.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are soft and thin, consisting of high, sibilant notes and brief whistles. The song is simple and repetitive, often delivered from a low concealed perch.
