Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher

An unmistakable, dainty woodland flycatcher with a slightly peaked head shape. It has a gray head and upper breast with a narrow white eyering. Upperparts are olive-green; breast and belly are bright yellow. An active member of mixed-species foraging flocks, but also seen singly or in pairs. Quite vocal, with a loud, squeaky whistled song delivered throughout the year: “wi-tu-wi-tu-wee!” or “wi-wuh-wuh-wee!!”. Frequently gives a rapid-fire series of high bouncy notes that rises quickly, then trails off. Other calls include sharp “chilup,” “kitwik,” or “chit” notes repeated a few times.

The gray-headed canary-flycatcher in Sri Lanka lives in wet-zone hills above 550 meters. It inhabits a variety of forested habitats, including deciduous and evergreen forests, forest edges, and clearings.

The gray-headed canary-flycatcher's diet in Sri Lanka consists mainly of insects, such as flies, mosquitoes, gnats, moths, beetles, and wasps.