D'orbigny's Chat-tyrant
A species of Chat-tyrants Scientific name : Ochthoeca oenanthoides Genus : Chat-tyrants
D'orbigny's Chat-tyrant, A species of Chat-tyrants
Botanical name: Ochthoeca oenanthoides
Genus: Chat-tyrants
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
D'Orbigny's chat-tyrant (Ochthoeca oenanthoides) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
D'orbigny's Chat-tyrant's diet primarily consists of insects. Typically solitary or in pairs, d'orbigny's Chat-tyrant adopts an upright posture on prominent perches. Utilizes a 'sallying' foraging technique, swooping down to catch prey on the ground before returning to the same perch.
Habitat
The habitat of d'orbigny's Chat-tyrant comprises arid montane forests and woodlands, which often include vegetation like Puya, Gynoxys, and Polylepis. These birds are typically found on slopes and in ravines, as well as near rushing streams. They also inhabit rocky slopes with bunch-grass and sparsely scattered bushes and might perch on fence posts, with a strong affinity for woodland areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Chat-tyrants Species
D'orbigny's Chat-tyrant