Pirre Bush Tanager
A species of Chlorospinguses Scientific name : Chlorospingus inornatus Genus : Chlorospinguses
Pirre Bush Tanager, A species of Chlorospinguses
Botanical name: Chlorospingus inornatus
Genus: Chlorospinguses
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Description
Photo By Oliver Komar , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The Pirre bush tanager (Chlorospingus inornatus) is a species of bird traditionally placed in the family Thraupidae, but now viewed closer to Arremonops in the Passerellidae. It is endemic to Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Pirre Bush Tanager primarily consumes fruits and small arthropods, foraging actively in foliage. This bird shows no unique dietary adaptations but has a varied diet typical for its species.
Habitat
Pirre Bush Tanager typically inhabits the canopy and margins of humid forests and stunted montane woodlands. This species has a preference for areas dense with vine tangles and bamboo thickets within its elevation range. It is found at altitudes up to at least 1700 meters in regions like Panama and between 780 to 1560 meters in areas of Colombia, suggesting a broad adaptation to various highland tropical environments.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Oliver Komar , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Genus
Chlorospinguses Species
Pirre Bush Tanager