Olivaceous Thornbill
A species of Chalcostigma thornbills Scientific name : Chalcostigma olivaceum Genus : Chalcostigma thornbills
Olivaceous Thornbill, A species of Chalcostigma thornbills
Botanical name: Chalcostigma olivaceum
Genus: Chalcostigma thornbills
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The olivaceous thornbill (Chalcostigma olivaceum) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Peru and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
Habitat
Olivaceous Thornbill is typically found in relatively humid puna grasslands associated with cushion plants. It can occasionally be seen in low scrub areas or on the periphery of dense woodlands dominated by Polylepis and Gynoxys species.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Chalcostigma thornbills Species
Olivaceous Thornbill 
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