Citrine Canary-flycatcher
A species of Canary-flycatchers Scientific name : Culicicapa helianthea Genus : Canary-flycatchers
Citrine Canary-flycatcher, A species of Canary-flycatchers
Botanical name: Culicicapa helianthea
Genus: Canary-flycatchers
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The citrine canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea) is a species of bird in the family Stenostiridae. The term citrine refers to its yellowish colouration. It is found in Sulawesi and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Citrine Canary-flycatcher primarily consumes small invertebrates, especially flies. They forage actively in forest mid-levels and lower canopy, often gleaning insects from foliage or catching them mid-flight, and may join mixed-species flocks outside of breeding season when typically found in pairs.
Habitat
The citrine Canary-flycatcher typically inhabits a range of forested environments, from lowland to submontane and upper montane areas. It is found in primary forests, as well as in secondary growth and on the peripheries of cultivated lands. The citrine Canary-flycatcher favors forest edges and regions where it can utilize the diverse vegetation for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Fairy flycatchers Genus
Canary-flycatchers Species
Citrine Canary-flycatcher