Golden-fronted Whitestart
A species of Whitestarts Scientific name : Myioborus ornatus Genus : Whitestarts
Golden-fronted Whitestart, A species of Whitestarts
Botanical name: Myioborus ornatus
Genus: Whitestarts
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Description General Info
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Description
The golden-fronted whitestart (Myioborus ornatus) or the golden-fronted redstart, is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is found in forest, woodland and scrub in the Andes of Colombia and far western Venezuela.
Size
14 cm
Habitat
The golden-fronted Whitestart is predominantly found in various types of highland forests, including montane, cloud, and elfin forests. These birds favor regions characterized by dense vegetation often found near the upper forest boundary, where the environmental conditions include high humidity and frequent mist or cloud cover. The habitat is generally lush with an abundance of mosses and epiphytes that typify such high-altitude forested areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Whitestarts Species
Golden-fronted Whitestart