Yellow-collared Chlorophonia
A species of Chlorophonias Scientific name : Chlorophonia flavirostris Genus : Chlorophonias
Yellow-collared Chlorophonia, A species of Chlorophonias
Botanical name: Chlorophonia flavirostris
Genus: Chlorophonias
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Description General Info
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Description
The yellow-collared chlorophonia (Chlorophonia flavirostris) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (it was formerly placed in Thraupidae). It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Yellow-collared Chlorophonia's diet consists mainly of small berries and fruits, supplemented by insects. Yellow-collared Chlorophonia forages in trees, adeptly plucking food with a specialized bill. Unique preferences or adaptations were not specified.
Habitat
The yellow-collared Chlorophonia is primarily found in the canopy of humid and wet lowland and pre-montane forests, often along forest borders. It thrives in older, tall secondary woodlands and has a particular preference for steep slopes. Although typically ranging in elevation from 100 to 1900 meters, the species is most commonly observed between 450 and 1500 meters.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Chlorophonias Species
Yellow-collared Chlorophonia