Appearance
The sapayoa is a small, olive-colored bird, somewhat paler below and with a yellowish throat. Its habitus resembles a bigger, longer-tailed, broader-billed female manakin. It is rare to uncommon in the forest understory, favoring ravines and small streams. It is usually seen in pairs or mixed-species flocks. It spends long periods perching, then sallies up to pick fruit or catch insects, on foliage or in mid air, with its flat, wide bill in a way reminiscent of flatbills.The sapayoa builds a nest suspended from a branch usually above a stream. It is a pear-shaped structure with the larger end at the top and fibres hanging beneath. The entrance is at the side.
Status
It is easy to overlook, but appears to be common in a wide range and is not considered threatened by the IUCN.Behavior
Sapayoa was previously believed to be monogamous. However, a study observed sapayoas engaging in cooperative breeding.Reproduction
Sapayoa was previously believed to be monogamous. However, a study observed sapayoas engaging in cooperative breeding.References:
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