Eye-ringed Flatbill

Rhynchocyclus brevirostris

eBird describes the Eye-ringed Flatbill like this:  Rather large headed and overall greenish flycatcher of humid tropical and subtropical forest; infrequently encountered. Inconspicuous, usually perching rather upright and quietly at mid-levels in the forest interior, rarely at edges; does not flick its wings or tail. Plumage relatively distinctive, with a contrasting, complete whitish eyering set in a pale grayish face. Lacks any distinct pale wingbars. Call is a high, shrill, insect-like note that does not draw attention.

I stayed three nights at Black Rock Lodge on my own, since my group from The Texas Ornithological Society had to cut our trip to Belize short due to complications with Tropical Storm Sara.  I spent Friday November 22, 2024 with Jeffry, one of the guides at the Lodge.  It was during the time I spent with Jeffry that I saw, and photographed, my first Eye-ringed Flatbill.  I was happy to be able to watch this distinctive little bird.  Here are some of my photos.