Characterization: Small species measuring about 15cm in length. It has black wings and tail, a gray upper side, lighter underside and a white belly, with whitish parts on the wings and at the tip of the light brown tail. When young, its upper side is dotted white.

Distribution: Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil such as Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.

Habitat: Savanna and thorny bushes.

Habits: Diurnal and aggressive species, showing nervousness through sudden movements of the wings. It has the habit of sleeping in flocks or seeking a more sheltered place to spend the night.

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

Breeding: It lays 2 eggs in open, bowl- or glass-shaped nest.

In the UFRA area: The Suiriri Flycatcher is considered rare in the studied areas, as it was found only once. It was only seen in forests in spontaneous regeneration.