Grey-hooded Bush Tanager
A species of Grey-hooded Bush Tanagers, Also known as Grey-hooded Tanagers Scientific name : Cnemoscopus rubrirostris Genus : Grey-hooded Bush Tanagers
Grey-hooded Bush Tanager, A species of Grey-hooded Bush Tanagers
Also known as:
Grey-hooded Tanagers
Botanical name: Cnemoscopus rubrirostris
Genus: Grey-hooded Bush Tanagers
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Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The grey-hooded bush tanager (Cnemoscopus rubrirostris) is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Cnemoscopus. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The grey-hooded Bush Tanager predominantly resides in humid and wet montane forests, often frequenting areas where the forest meets open land. It exhibits a preference for environments that have experienced some disturbance, particularly those with growths of alder trees or bamboo thickets.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson