This kingbird has a large head, massive bill, black mask, and white throat and breast. It launches from a high perch to catch insects, then returns to the perch.
It has a large head and upright posture. Its massive bill, black mask, and white throat and breast help distinguish it from similar flycatchers.
It perches high in a tree, flies out to catch insects, and often returns to the same perch. Insects are its main food, though it also eats fruit. It aggressively defends nests and fledglings from predators.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.