Rufous Casiornis
A species of Casiornises Scientific name : Casiornis rufus Genus : Casiornises
Rufous Casiornis, A species of Casiornises
Botanical name: Casiornis rufus
Genus: Casiornises
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The rufous casiornis (Casiornis rufus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, mid-central Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Uruguay; it is a vagrant to eastern Peru and more northern parts of the Amazon Rainforest. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Rufous Casiornis primarily preys on insects, captured through sallying from perches. Characteristic behaviors include erect posture, raised crown feathers, and head nodding, similar to Myiarchus flycatchers.
Habitat
The rufous Casiornis thrives in varied woodlands, including deciduous and gallery forests, with a preference for densely wooded areas in the cerrado biome, as well as the distinct Chaco woodland and surrounding scrubland. This species is also known to inhabit riparian woodlands and thickets predominantly during the non-breeding season.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Casiornises Species
Rufous Casiornis 
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