This flycatcher inhabits humid Andean montane forest. Its yellow crown patch can be concealed, while a broad white eyebrow and streaked yellow underparts are conspicuous.
A yellow crown patch may be concealed; a broad white eyebrow stands above the eye. The underparts are yellow with olive streaks.
The Peru Aves account places it in the canopy and middle levels of humid montane forest.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.