Fulvous-crowned Scrub Tyrant
A species of Tawny-crowned and Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrants, Also known as Tawny-crowned Pygmy-tyrant Scientific name : Euscarthmus meloryphus Genus : Tawny-crowned and Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrants
Fulvous-crowned Scrub Tyrant, A species of Tawny-crowned and Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrants
Also known as:
Tawny-crowned Pygmy-tyrant
Botanical name: Euscarthmus meloryphus
Genus: Tawny-crowned and Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrants
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Description
Description
The tawny-crowned pygmy tyrant (Euscarthmus meloryphus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Fulvous-crowned Scrub Tyrant forages alone or in pairs close to the ground, mainly in dense shrubs. This bird is often hard to spot, actively moving and gleaning from perches. Although its specific diet is not detailed, its behavior suggests it feeds on insects typically found in such habitats.
Habitat
The habitat of fulvous-crowned Scrub Tyrant encompasses arid lowland and montane scrublands, as well as overgrazed pastures featuring dense, scattered bushes. These birds are also prevalent in dry, weedy fields, shrubby thickets, waste areas, and the edges of dry forests. They generally occupy regions where these habitat types are prevalent, without a focus on elevation specifics.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Fulvous-crowned Scrub Tyrant