This tyrant flycatcher has streaking on its head and back. It makes short sallies from high perches in the canopy to catch insects and other food.
Adults have a brown head and back with black streaks, a pale yellow crown patch, and yellowish-white underparts marked with dark streaks.
It is active by day, perches high in the canopy, and makes short flights to take food. Its diet includes fruit, lizards, and insects.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.