
Hangnest Tody-tyrant
A species of Typical Tody-tyrants Scientific name : Hemitriccus nidipendulus Genus : Typical Tody-tyrants
Hangnest Tody-tyrant, A species of Typical Tody-tyrants
Botanical name: Hemitriccus nidipendulus
Genus: Typical Tody-tyrants
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Description

The hangnest tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus nidipendulus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest.

Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Hangnest Tody-tyrant primarily consumes insects, foraging solo or in pairs within forest undergrowth, particularly in dense thickets. They exhibit a distinctive upward striking motion to snatch prey from the undersides of leaves.
Habitat
The hangnest Tody-tyrant is typically found in a variety of dense woodland environments, including humid evergreen forests and secondary forests. They favor areas with thick undergrowth, such as those dominated by fern species like Pteridium aquilinum, commonly within foothill regions. This bird occupies habitats ranging from coastal ecosystems known as 'restingas' to slightly higher inland areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Typical Tody-tyrants Species
Hangnest Tody-tyrant