Elegant Crescentchest
A species of Crescentchests Scientific name : Melanopareia elegans Genus : Crescentchests
Elegant Crescentchest, A species of Crescentchests
Botanical name: Melanopareia elegans
Genus: Crescentchests
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Description
The elegant crescentchest (Melanopareia elegans) is a species of bird in the family Melanopareiidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Elegant Crescentchest's diet details are unrecorded, but it forages alone, typically hopping near the ground under dense cover, indicating a preference for ground-dwelling prey or seeds.
Habitat
The elegant Crescentchest thrives in dense dry scrub and undergrowth found within semi-arid woodlands. It prefers areas with low vegetation and can also be located in humid but disturbed regions. Its broader habitat range encompasses arid lowland zones, extending into subtropical environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crescentchests Genus
Crescentchests Species
Elegant Crescentchest