Characterization: Small species measuring about 13cm in length. The side of the head and the neck of the male are black, it has a yellow streak on its eye, and a rufous collar on its chest; the female has an olive-colored head and a yellow chest.

Distribution: From the Guianas and Venezuela to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. Locally in all Brazilian regions.

Habitat: Edges of moist or dry forests, groves, and gallery forests. In heavily forested regions, it dwells mainly in clearings or secondary environments, such as river islands.

Habits: A diurnal species, this bird lives in pairs or in small flocks, often together with mixed flocks.

Diet: Essentially carnivorous, feeding mainly on insects.

Breeding: It lays its eggs in a nest consisting of an open, well-crafted basket perched on branches at different heights.

In the UFRA area: In the studies conducted at the São Francisco Sugarmill areas, this bird species was only seen in exotic forests. It is considered rare in these farms, as it was found only once.