Plushcap
A species of Plushcaps Scientific name : Catamblyrhynchus diadema Genus : Plushcaps
Plushcap, A species of Plushcaps
Botanical name: Catamblyrhynchus diadema
Genus: Plushcaps
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Description
The plushcap is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and males weigh on average 14.9 g (0.53 oz) and females 13.4 g (0.47 oz). It has a chestnut body and a golden-yellow forecrown (the plush part of the name). From its nape to its wings, it is black. The males and females look the similar but the males are slightly larger than the females. The subspecies citrinifrons is found in Peru and has a paler cap while the federalis is in coastal Venezuela and is brighter than diadema. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Plushcap consumes insects, berries, and plant material. They forage in mixed-species flocks, probing bamboo stems and leaf nodes, often hanging upside down to extract food.
Habitat
The plushcap predominantly inhabits elfin and montane evergreen forests with high humidity. These dense, lush environments are characterized by an affinity for areas thriving with Chusquea bamboo, a plant integral to the bird's habitat preferences and survival.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
Plushcaps prefer to live in montane forest or secondary woodland by Chusquea bamboo which they use to find food. They stay at high elevation, between 2,300–3,500 m (7,500–11,500 ft).
Species Status
Plushcaps are considered of least concern due to their wide range in South America but it is thought that the number of individuals is declining. They tend to be common in their range.
