
Rufous-tailed Xenops
A species of Typical Xenops Scientific name : Microxenops milleri Genus : Typical Xenops
Rufous-tailed Xenops, A species of Typical Xenops
Botanical name: Microxenops milleri
Genus: Typical Xenops
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Description

The rufous-tailed xenops (Microxenops milleri) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The rufous-tailed Xenops typically inhabits tropical lowland evergreen forests, including both terra firme and, to a lesser extent, seasonally flooded várzea forests. These environments are characterized by a rich biodiversity and a complex forest structure, offering ample foraging opportunities for the species.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Typical Xenops Species
Rufous-tailed Xenops