Rusty-Margined Flycatcher

Found in open country, forest edge, gardens and habitats near water across much of South and Central America, this flycatcher perches conspicuously on wires, fence posts and low branches, sallying out for flying insects and also taking fruit. Its loud, ringing calls, often given at first light, are one of the easiest ways to locate it, and it is generally unfussy about habitat as long as some open ground and perches are present. It can be found year-round wherever suitable habitat exists.