Characterization: Small to medium-sized species measuring about 19.5cm in length. It has grayish-green upper parts, a gray neck, and creamy-yellow lower parts.

Distribution: Throughout Brazil, except for the State of Santa Catarina, and also in other South American countries, except for Chile.

Habitat: Edge of woods and secondary forests.

Habits: A diurnal species, this bird lives alone or in pairs, perched on isolated branches, from where it observes its surroundings in search of prey.

Diet: Carnivorous, its diet consists of arthropods such as insects, spiders, etc.

Breeding: It lays 2 lays eggs in holes, usually lining them with snake skin debris.

In the UFRA area: In studies done in the UFRA areas, this bird species is uncommon, having been seen only 6 times. It was found in 4 different habitats, in wetlands with herbaceous plants, in wetlands with riparian forests, in the restored native forests, and in mixed forests in regeneration.