Myiarchus swainsoni

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Myiarchus
gptkbp:adult_plumage duller and less distinct colors
mature birds have brighter colors
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
often seen perched on low branches
gptkbp:breeding_season April to August
courtship displays include aerial flights
gptkbp:calls_for sharp and loud
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:color olive-brown above and yellow below
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Swainson's_Flycatcher
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
monitored by bird conservation organizations
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely recognized in folklore
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown speckles
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tyrannidae
gptkbp:field gptkb:Sibley_Guide_to_Birds
often seen in pairs during breeding season
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:John_Kirk_Townsend
gptkbp:fledging_period 14 to 18 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gleaning insects from foliage
primarily insectivorous
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Myiarchus
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical forests
open woodlands
southern United States to Central America
prefers edges of forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myiarchus swainsoni
gptkbp:is_observed_in common in suitable habitats
gptkbp:is_recognized_by distinctive yellow belly
gptkbp:length 18–20 cm
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements in search of food
partially migratory
gptkbp:nesting in trees or shrubs
twigs and grass
cavities or tree branches
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators crows and jays
snakes and larger birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Myiarchus_crinitus
gptkb:Myiarchus_tyrannulus
gptkbp:research_interest studied for its migratory patterns
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic and varied
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Myiarchus_swainsoni_griseiceps
gptkb:Myiarchus_swainsoni_swainsoni
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory vigorously
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls and whistles
gptkbp:weight 20–30 g
gptkbp:wildlife deforestation and urbanization
gptkbp:wingspan 30–35 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern Mexico to Central America
gptkbp:year 1837