Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant
A species of Typical Tody-tyrants Scientific name : Hemitriccus kaempferi Genus : Typical Tody-tyrants
Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant, A species of Typical Tody-tyrants
Botanical name: Hemitriccus kaempferi
Genus: Typical Tody-tyrants
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Description
Kaempfer's tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi) is a rare species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to the Atlantic forest in southeastern Brazil. It was known only from two specimens until the 1990s, when it was finally observed in life. It is protected under Brazilian law and it is on the United States' Endangered Species List. Kaempfer's tody-tyrant is 10 centimeters long and olive green in color. The eyes are encircled with pale rings. Specimens of this bird were collected in 1929 and 1950. It was not seen again until 1991. The bird lives in forested habitat, often near rivers. Pairs often forage together. They build nests several meters up in trees, constructing them with mosses, grasses, and dead leaves. The call is a series of "kwit" notes. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant primarily feeds on insects, including caterpillars. They forage solo or in pairs, hunting in thick undergrowth, typically up to 3 meters high, using a mix of still hunting and brief, agile moves to snatch prey from leaf undersides.
Habitat
Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant is typically found in lowland tropical evergreen forests and shrubby secondary growth areas. These birds thrive in environments with dense ground vegetation, which often includes species like Cecropia and heliconias. They are also commonly found near rivers, favoring shaded undergrowth where they can seek shelter and forage.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Typical Tody-tyrants Species
Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant 
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