Rufous-tailed Attila
A species of Attilas Scientific name : Attila phoenicurus Genus : Attilas
Rufous-tailed Attila, A species of Attilas
Botanical name: Attila phoenicurus
Genus: Attilas
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Description
Description
The rufous-tailed attila (Attila phoenicurus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is a breeding resident in southern Paraguay and Brazil; also extreme northeast Argentina. It migrates northwestwards into the central Amazon Basin of North Region, Brazil in the austral winter and is also found in northeast border regions Bolivia and southern Venezuela during its wintering. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-tailed Attila consumes a range of insects and fruits, feeding from the understory to the canopy. It forages actively, often at dawn or dusk, displaying unique adaptations for its diverse diet.
Habitat
The habitat of rufous-tailed Attila typically includes humid and mature secondary forests, as well as forest edges. These birds are also known to inhabit areas with Araucaria-dominated forests and scrubs. They thrive in environments with a lush, wooded character, where dense foliage provides ample resources for feeding and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Attilas Species
Rufous-tailed Attila