Vermilion Flycaycher Ecuador
Size: 14,5 – 15 cm. it is a common and conspicuos species. Habits in semiopen areas with scattered bushes and trees. not infrequently around houses and farm buildings, in more arid lowlands of west and in arid highlands. A few austral migrants occur in lowlands of east (jul-aug). Male: unmistakable: crown, lower face and underparts brilliant scarlet, contrasting with blackish upperaparts and mask through eyes. Female, west slope: Ashy brown above, paler on forehead and sootier on wings and tail; wing virtually plain. Throat and breast white, breast with dusky streaking becoming pink to redish pink on belly and crissum.
habits: They found often in pairs, perching in open and usually on lower bushes or trees, fences wires.
This is a very attracctive bird found In the sourrounding of the city of Loja; also in malcatos, vilcabamba, catamayo and other parts on west of the province. Is well known for the ‘poeple as Pájaro Brujo (witch bird), Putilla. The people say if you see a Putilla you will have a very good luck.