Cinereous Ground Tyrant
A species of Ground Tyrants Scientific name : Muscisaxicola cinereus Genus : Ground Tyrants
Cinereous Ground Tyrant, A species of Ground Tyrants
Botanical name: Muscisaxicola cinereus
Genus: Ground Tyrants
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Description
The cinereous ground tyrant (Muscisaxicola cinereus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. The term cinereous describes its colouration. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Cinereous Ground Tyrant's diet consists primarily of insects, which it forages terrestrially with characteristic short runs and hops. Preferring to sally from the ground or rocks, cinereous Ground Tyrant exhibits a distinctive erect posture when stationary, showcasing its unique foraging behavior.
Habitat
Cinereous Ground Tyrant thrives in montane scrub and open puna grasslands, typically characterized by rocky terrains often found near streams and lakes. These birds also frequent areas close to bogs and lakesides, particularly during the austral winter, favoring environments that provide ample foraging opportunities in open, rugged landscapes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Ground Tyrants Species
Cinereous Ground Tyrant 
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