Rufous-winged Tyrannulet
A species of andean Tyrannulets Scientific name : Mecocerculus calopterus Genus : andean Tyrannulets
Rufous-winged Tyrannulet, A species of andean Tyrannulets
Botanical name: Mecocerculus calopterus
Genus: andean Tyrannulets
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Description
The rufous-winged tyrannulet (Mecocerculus calopterus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous-winged Tyrannulet, a forager, known for its diet primarily of insects, gleaned or captured from foliage in active flits. Often feeds within mixed-species flocks, showing a warbler-like behavior in the canopy.
Habitat
The rufous-winged Tyrannulet predominantly inhabits humid montane and deciduous forests. It is also found in areas such as forest clearings with scattered trees and within agricultural plantations. These environments are characterized by high humidity and a composition of mixed vegetation offering ample foraging opportunities and shelter.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
andean Tyrannulets Species
Rufous-winged Tyrannulet