Rufous-tailed Flycatcher
A species of New World Crested Flycatchers Scientific name : Myiarchus validus Genus : New World Crested Flycatchers
Rufous-tailed Flycatcher, A species of New World Crested Flycatchers
Botanical name: Myiarchus validus
Genus: New World Crested Flycatchers
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Description
Description
The rufous-tailed flycatcher (Myiarchus validus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
24 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-tailed Flycatcher primarily consumes fruits and insects. It forages actively, using a sally-strike method to catch insects mid-air. Unique to rufous-tailed Flycatcher is a preference for certain fruits, forming an integral part of its diet alongside its insectivorous tendencies.
Habitat
Rufous-tailed Flycatcher predominantly inhabits a range of forested environments including various forest types, wooded hills, and secondary forests. It has a preference for middle elevations, typically above 300 meters and up to 2000 meters, though it is occasionally found at higher elevations. The species also adapts to dry scrubland, expanding its habitat versatility.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Rufous-tailed Flycatcher