Gray-hooded Attila
Gray-hooded Attila is a species in the large Tyrant Flycatchers family. It belongs to a genus with seven members, whose name alludes to their large size and pugnacious demeanour. I had earlier seen Bright-rumped Attila (which has the banding code BRAT), but had never before seen a Gray-hooded Attila. The common name is from the head colour; however the scientific name references the bright rufous on the back, wings, and tail — which to my mind is its more outstanding aspect. This individual was seen in Tres Picos State Park, Rio Janeiro State, Brazil. This is a Brazilian endemic and was a lifer for me on my 2024 trip.
Gray-hooded Attila
Gray-hooded Attila is a species in the large Tyrant Flycatchers family. It belongs to a genus with seven members, whose name alludes to their large size and pugnacious demeanour. I had earlier seen Bright-rumped Attila (which has the banding code BRAT), but had never before seen a Gray-hooded Attila. The common name is from the head colour; however the scientific name references the bright rufous on the back, wings, and tail — which to my mind is its more outstanding aspect. This individual was seen in Tres Picos State Park, Rio Janeiro State, Brazil. This is a Brazilian endemic and was a lifer for me on my 2024 trip.