Geographic range:
Neotropical: Endemic to SW Mexico. From C Michoacán
and Morelos to Oaxaca.
Physical characteristics: Small flycatcher
(13 -14 cm) with conspicuous spiky crest. Upper parts and head olive
to grayish. Wings and tail darker. Two whitish bars are present on
wings. Throat whitish.
Food habits: Feeds mostly on insects.
Reproduction: Nest is made of vegetable
matter and cup -shaped. Usually placed low in bushes. Eggs are buff
color, speckled red and brown or gray. Typical clutch 2 -3.
Behavior: Low to mid levels. Usually
detected by voice. Jerking tail up.
Habitat: Arid scrub to thorn forest, less attracted to open
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