Black-crested Tit-tyrant
A species of Typical Tit-tyrants Scientific name : Anairetes nigrocristatus Genus : Typical Tit-tyrants
Black-crested Tit-tyrant, A species of Typical Tit-tyrants
Botanical name: Anairetes nigrocristatus
Genus: Typical Tit-tyrants
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Description
The black-crested tit-tyrant or Marañón tit-tyrant (Anairetes nigrocristatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-crested Tit-tyrant primarily consumes insects, foraging solitarily or in small groups. It exhibits an active feeding style, with short flights in dense vegetation and displays unique tail flicking. Its feeding involves perch-gleaning and hover-gleaning from foliage, occasionally making aerial sallies.
Habitat
Black-crested Tit-tyrant typically resides in environments characterized by arid montane scrub and Polylepis woodlands, also frequently occupying areas with dense shrubbery adjacent to streams and ravines. They are generally found in mountainous regions that support these particular vegetation types, providing essential cover and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Typical Tit-tyrants Species
Black-crested Tit-tyrant 
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