Olive Tufted Flycatcher
A species of Tufted Flycatchers Scientific name : Mitrephanes olivaceus Genus : Tufted Flycatchers
Olive Tufted Flycatcher, A species of Tufted Flycatchers
Botanical name: Mitrephanes olivaceus
Genus: Tufted Flycatchers
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Description
The olive tufted flycatcher or olive flycatcher (Mitrephanes olivaceus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in the Yungas of Peru and western Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Olive Tufted Flycatcher's diet primarily consists of insects, foraging individually or in pairs within mixed-species flocks. Olive Tufted Flycatcher adopts an erect posture on exposed perches, spanning low to upper forest levels, to sally forth and snatch prey, frequently returning to the same perch and exhibiting a characteristic tail shiver upon landing.
Habitat
The olive Tufted Flycatcher is typically found inhabiting the lower and middle strata of montane forests, where it frequents the forest edges. These birds prefer regions characterized by dense foliage and moderate to thick understory, often associated with high humidity and consistent precipitation levels. Their habitat selection exhibits a preference for broadleaf forests that provide abundant insect prey.
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
Tufted Flycatchers Species
Olive Tufted Flycatcher 
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