Olive-streaked Flycatcher

The olive-streaked flycatcher (Mionectes olivaceus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. == Taxonomy and systematics == The four subspecies of what is now the olive-striped flycatcher (Mionnectes galbinus) were previously treated as subspecies of what is now the olive-streaked flycatcher. (Confusingly, the original unsplit species was called the olive-striped flycatcher but bore the present olive-streaked flycatcher's binomial Mionectes olivaceus.) Based primarily on vocal differences the species were separated by taxonomic systems beginning in 2016, leaving the olive-streaked flycatcher as a monotypic species. However, as of late 2024, the North American and South American Classification Committees of the American Ornithological Society have not agreed to the split. They retain the olive-striped flycatcher/Mionectes olivaceus names. This article follows the monotypic species model. == Description == The olive-streaked flycatcher is 13 cm (5.1 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a dark olive face with white streaks and a small triangular white spot behind the eye. Their crown and nape are dark olive and the rest of their upperparts are warm yellow green. Their wings and tail are dusky olive. Their throat and upper breast have…