Black-billed Peppershrike
A species of Peppershrikes Scientific name : Cyclarhis nigrirostris Genus : Peppershrikes
Black-billed Peppershrike, A species of Peppershrikes
Botanical name: Cyclarhis nigrirostris
Genus: Peppershrikes
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis
Description
The black-billed peppershrike (Cyclarhis nigrirostris) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is found in the Andes of Colombia and northern Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-billed Peppershrike primarily consumes arthropods, foraging methodically in tree foliage from canopy to mid-levels. It is often solitary or in pairs, and may join mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The black-billed Peppershrike typically resides in humid and dense forested areas, which include environments such as cloud forests and the edges of these forests. It favors continuous forest cover and is generally not found in open clearings or predominantly shrubby regions. These birds are prevalent in regions with ample precipitation that contributes to the wet and humid conditions of their habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Peppershrikes Species
Black-billed Peppershrike