Brownish Twistwing
A species of Twistwings Scientific name : Cnipodectes subbrunneus Genus : Twistwings
Brownish Twistwing, A species of Twistwings
Botanical name: Cnipodectes subbrunneus
Genus: Twistwings
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Description
The brownish twistwing (Cnipodectes subbrunneus), also known as the brownish flycatcher, is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae. It was the only member of the genus Cnipodectes until the description of Cnipodectes superrufus in 2007. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Brownish Twistwing, primarily consumes insects, employing unique techniques to forage. Its feeding behaviors may include specific hunting adaptations or preferences, as per 'FeedingHabits_Wikipedia'. This bird's dietary traits distinguish it amongst its avian peers.
Habitat
Brownish Twistwing typically inhabits the understory of humid and deciduous forests, including secondary woodlands. They favor environments that offer dense vegetation, such as tangled vines, especially in areas with dark forest floors and proximity to streams. Although associated with bamboo in parts of Bolivia, this preference is not observed in other regions. Generally found in lowland territories, brownish Twistwing also ascends Andean slopes to elevations of around 1200 meters in Western Colombia, and there's an isolated record at 1900 meters in Ecuador, which may be inaccurate.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Twistwings Species
Brownish Twistwing 
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