This flycatcher was documented in a study of subtropical Atlantic Forest in southeastern Paraguay. At the study site it used forest, forest edges, and riparian areas.
The Smithsonian species account notes grayish-buff edging on the upper wing coverts of adults and rufous-buff edging in immatures.
At the study site it perched in the canopy and on dead snags and frequented riparian areas. Pairs and family groups were recorded, and an adult attended young in February.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.