Sooty-crowned Flycatcher
A species of New World Crested Flycatchers Scientific name : Myiarchus phaeocephalus Genus : New World Crested Flycatchers
Sooty-crowned Flycatcher, A species of New World Crested Flycatchers
Botanical name: Myiarchus phaeocephalus
Genus: New World Crested Flycatchers
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Description
The sooty-crowned flycatcher (Myiarchus phaeocephalus) 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 lowland forests. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Sooty-crowned Flycatcher primarily eats insects, capturing them by sallying from tree perches. This method reflects a specialized hunting technique among flycatchers.
Habitat
The sooty-crowned Flycatcher is typically found in diverse terrestrial ecosystems, including deciduous woodlands and arid scrublands. These birds are also known to inhabit the periphery of mangrove forests within the tropical zone, favoring lowland regions and extending into the foothills.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Sooty-crowned Flycatcher 
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