La Sagra's Flycatcher
A species of New World Crested Flycatchers Scientific name : Myiarchus sagrae Genus : New World Crested Flycatchers
La Sagra's Flycatcher, A species of New World Crested Flycatchers
Botanical name: Myiarchus sagrae
Genus: New World Crested Flycatchers
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Description
La Sagra's flycatcher (Myiarchus sagrae) is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It breeds on Cuba, the Bahamas and Grand Cayman in the West Indies. It is normally a year-round resident, but has been known as an occasional vagrant to southern Florida. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. The nest is built in a tree cavity or similar natural or man-made hole, and the normal clutch is two to four eggs. Adult La Sagra's flycatchers are 19–22 cm long and weigh 17-21 g. The upperparts are olive brown, with a darker head and short crest. The breast is grey and the belly is a dull white. The brown tail feathers and wings have rufous outer webs, and there are two dull wing bars. The sexes are similar. La Sagra's flycatcher is separated from other confusingly similar Myiarchus species by its call, a high pitched single or double noted wink. This species is primarily an insectivore which catches its prey by flycatching amongst the undergrowth, but will also take berries and seeds. 
Size
20 cm (8 in)
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
La Sagra's Flycatcher primarily consumes insects like caterpillars and katydids, supplemented by fruits and seeds. It employs active foraging techniques and has adapted to exploit a range of food sources. La Sagra's Flycatcher's diet flexibility reflects its opportunistic feeding behavior.
Habitat
The la Sagra's Flycatcher typically inhabits a variety of woodland and forested areas, thriving in environments such as pine woodlands, scrublands, evergreen and mixed forests. These birds are also found in dense thickets and mangrove ecosystems. Their habitat preference spans across a range of elevations, reaching up to 1500 meters above sea level, reflecting this species' adaptability to different forest habitats in broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
La Sagra's Flycatcher 
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