White-eared Conebill
A species of Conebills Scientific name : Conirostrum leucogenys Genus : Conebills
White-eared Conebill, A species of Conebills
Botanical name: Conirostrum leucogenys
Genus: Conebills
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Description
Description
The white-eared conebill (Conirostrum leucogenys) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
9 cm
Feeding Habits
White-eared Conebill primarily enjoys a mixed diet of arthropods and nectar. It exhibits unique foraging methods that enable it to exploit these food sources efficiently. White-eared Conebill showcases dietary adaptations, preferring varied feeding techniques and times that utilize its natural habitat.
Habitat
White-eared Conebill occupies a range of habitats including dry to moist semi-deciduous and open woodlands, often along the borders or within cacao plantations. It is also found residing in gallery forests and areas with scattered leguminous trees within pastures. White-eared Conebill makes use of moist to humid evergreen forests and is adaptable to various stages of secondary growth forests, particularly where large legume trees are present. It typically inhabits areas from sea level up to approximately 800 meters, but has been recorded at elevations as high as 1300 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Conebills Species
White-eared Conebill