Habitat: The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher can be often observed in lower growth of humid forests and second-growth woodland, adjacent clearings and coffee plantations, in foothills and highlands. Distribution: This species is migratory. It breeds in northern North America and migrate south from eastern Mexico to Panama. Natural History Notes: The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher is usually found alone, perching at middle tree levels and making short sallies in the foliage to catch insects. Its call is often heard in Panama, and consists of rising whistle sounds like "chu-wee" or "per-wee". Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a latitudinal migratory species. Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 12.7 cm and 13.3 cm (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This bird has pointed bill with the lower mandible pale orange to yellowish. The plumage is olive brown on the above with a whitish ring around the eye. The wings and the tail are dark gray and the wings show two beige-yellowish bars. The throat is yellowish, becoming more olive on the breast. The belly is pale yellow.