Slender-billed Tyrannulet
A species of Inezia Tyrannulets Scientific name : Inezia tenuirostris Genus : Inezia Tyrannulets
Slender-billed Tyrannulet, A species of Inezia Tyrannulets
Botanical name: Inezia tenuirostris
Genus: Inezia Tyrannulets
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Description
The slender-billed inezia (Inezia tenuirostris), or slender-billed tyrannulet, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Slender-billed Tyrannulet primarily feeds on insects, supplemented by berries and small fruits. It typically forages alone or in pairs, employing perch-gleaning and hover-gleaning in dense shrubs. This bird also shares foraging behaviors similar to the vireo family.
Habitat
The slender-billed Tyrannulet is typically found in arid and semi-arid environments, including dry thorn-scrub and woodland areas. It inhabits regions with tall Acacia trees lining dry riverbeds, cactus deserts interspersed with sizeable shrubs, and shrubby gardens adjacent to deserts. Additionally, it is known to reside in mangrove edges and modified habitats such as cattle pastures with high thorny shrubs.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Inezia Tyrannulets Species
Slender-billed Tyrannulet