Grey-cheeked Nunlet
A species of Nunlets Scientific name : Nonnula frontalis Genus : Nunlets
Grey-cheeked Nunlet, A species of Nunlets
Botanical name: Nonnula frontalis
Genus: Nunlets
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Photo By Steve McInnis 
Description
The grey-cheeked nunlet averages 15 cm (5.9 in). This species has a long, slender, and slightly decurved blue gray bill. The cheek patch is grey with a red eyering. The upperparts are mostly brown, with some rufous on the crown. The underparts are bright cinnamon, becoming buffy white on the belly. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Grey-cheeked Nunlet, a tropical bird, primarily consumes insects. It forages by gleaning prey from foliage or capturing insects in flight. Unique adaptations include a preference for certain insect species, showcasing selective feeding habits within its forest habitat.
Habitat
Grey-cheeked Nunlet's habitat includes moist to humid forests, gallery forests, as well as forest edges and second-growth woodlands. These birds also inhabit thickets and border areas within lowlands, with a preference for vine-entangled, riverine woodlands. They are typically found at altitudes up to 1000 meters, favoring the lower strata of the forest (3–12 meters) but can also range up to the lower canopy.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Distribution Area
The grey-cheeked nunlet has a relatively large range which extends from central Panama to north-central Colombia. Within this area, it inhabits the lower levels of moist lowland forests, including riverine patches, second growth woodlands, and thickets. This species also occurs in heavily degraded former forests.
Photo By Steve McInnis 
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