Eye-ringed Tody-tyrant
A species of Typical Tody-tyrants Scientific name : Hemitriccus orbitatus Genus : Typical Tody-tyrants
Eye-ringed Tody-tyrant, A species of Typical Tody-tyrants
Botanical name: Hemitriccus orbitatus
Genus: Typical Tody-tyrants
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Description General Info
Description
The eye-ringed tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus orbitatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Eye-ringed Tody-tyrant primarily consume insects, foraging alone or in pairs within forest interiors. Their behavior includes perching vertically and gleaning prey from leaf undersides, avoiding forest edges.
Habitat
The eye-ringed Tody-tyrant is typically found in humid forests and secondary growth areas, where the environment is characterized by dense vegetation and a moist climate, conducive to the species' requirements. These regions are broadly spread across tropical zones with no extreme altitudes, providing the necessary ecological conditions for the eye-ringed Tody-tyrant to thrive.
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
Eye-ringed Tody-tyrant