Black-throated Shrike-tanager
A species of Shrike-tanagers Scientific name : Lanio aurantius Genus : Shrike-tanagers
Black-throated Shrike-tanager, A species of Shrike-tanagers
Botanical name: Lanio aurantius
Genus: Shrike-tanagers
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Description
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Description
The black-throated shrike-tanager (Lanio aurantius) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-throated Shrike-tanager primarily consumes insects, employing active foraging techniques in the understory. This bird exhibits no unique dietary adaptations, adhering to a typical insectivorous diet.
Habitat
Black-throated Shrike-tanager predominantly inhabit the interior of tall, humid forests and are occasionally found along forest edges. These birds thrive in lowland regions frequently up to 750 meters above sea level, although they can be encountered at elevations reaching 1200 meters. Their habitat spans across broader tropical regions, encompassing a variety of dense, moist forest environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Shrike-tanagers Species
Black-throated Shrike-tanager