Slaty Tanager
A species of Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers Scientific name : Creurgops dentatus Genus : Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers
Slaty Tanager, A species of Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers
Botanical name: Creurgops dentatus
Genus: Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers
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Description
Description
The slaty tanager (Creurgops dentatus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Slaty Tanager's primary diet consists of arthropods and some fruit, feeding predominantly on insects like beetles. It forages actively in mixed-species flocks, mainly in upper forest layers, and shows a preference for foraging along mossy limbs and in the outer foliage of trees.
Habitat
The primary terrain for slaty Tanager encompasses moist montane forests and lush secondary growth, typically associated with cloudforest ecosystems. These areas are characterized by dense vegetation and a humid climate, offering a suitable environment for slaty Tanager.
Dite type
Insectivorous