White-fronted Whitestart
A species of Whitestarts Scientific name : Myioborus albifrons Genus : Whitestarts
White-fronted Whitestart, A species of Whitestarts
Botanical name: Myioborus albifrons
Genus: Whitestarts
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Description
Description
The white-fronted whitestart or white-fronted redstart (Myioborus albifrons) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is endemic to forest and woodland in the Andes in western Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
White-fronted Whitestart's diet consists primarily of insects and likely other arthropods. It forages at the canopy's high levels, employing techniques like gleaning and flycatching. Its unique behavior includes drooping wings and tail flicks that may flush prey for aerial pursuit. White-fronted Whitestart is also known to join mixed-species foraging flocks.
Habitat
The white-fronted Whitestart typically resides in montane forests and areas adjacent to these forests. It also inhabits, although less frequently, elfin forests situated close to the upper forest boundary. These habitats are characterized by a dense canopy and lush understory, supporting a diverse ecosystem where white-fronted Whitestart thrives, generally in regions with a cool, moist climate.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Whitestarts Species
White-fronted Whitestart