Olive-chested Flycatcher
A species of Myiophobus Flycatchers Scientific name : Myiophobus cryptoxanthus Genus : Myiophobus Flycatchers
Olive-chested Flycatcher, A species of Myiophobus Flycatchers
Botanical name: Myiophobus cryptoxanthus
Genus: Myiophobus Flycatchers
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Description
The olive-chested flycatcher (Myiophobus cryptoxanthus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Olive-chested Flycatcher primarily consumes insects like beetles, ants, wasps, and flies, occasionally eating small berries. It forages alone or in pairs, close to the ground, employing aerial sallies and perch-gleaning to catch prey.
Habitat
The habitat of olive-chested Flycatcher is characterized by shrubby clearings, pastures, secondary woodlands, and the borders of forests. This bird species generally prefers foothill environments and eastern slopes of the Andes and is adapted to living in regions dominated by a mosaic of open and wooded areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Myiophobus Flycatchers Species
Olive-chested Flycatcher