Latin Etymology: Myiodynastes ("fly ruler") maculatus maculatus ("spotted")
Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: Myiodynastes maculatus difficilis
Weight: 35-50g / Length: 20-23cm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A species with unresolved taxonomy, with the solitarius subspecies possibly representing it's own species known as the Southern Streaked Flycatcher. They are a larger flycatcher species and will target larger prey such as cicadas, locusts and beetles, as well as small lizards on occasion. They prefer the edges of forests but are not selective about the type being found from mangroves to over 1000ft in altitude.
Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Myiodynastes
SUBSPECIES: M. insolens, M. m. difficilis, M. m. nobilis, M. m. chapmani, M. m. maculatus,M. m. tobagensis, M. m. solitarius
- Sighting Locations -
A widespread resident
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Tarcoles and Alajuela
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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