Tepui Whitestart
A species of Whitestarts Scientific name : Myioborus castaneocapilla Genus : Whitestarts
Tepui Whitestart, A species of Whitestarts
Botanical name: Myioborus castaneocapilla
Genus: Whitestarts
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Description
Description
The tepui whitestart or tepui redstart (Myioborus castaneocapilla) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is found in humid highland forest, woodland and scrub in the Tepuis in southern Venezuela, western Guyana and northern Brazil. It is sometimes included as a subspecies of the brown-capped whitestart.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Tepui Whitestart primarily eats insects and likely other arthropods, gleaning them from low to mid-height vegetation. It forages in pairs or groups, commonly joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The tepui Whitestart primarily inhabits montane forests, often frequenting forest edges and clearings. These environments boast a combination of dense foliage and open spaces, providing both shelter and foraging opportunities for the species. The tepui Whitestart is adapted to regions that are characterized by a significant vertical structure of vegetation, which supports its ecological requirements.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Whitestarts Species
Tepui Whitestart