Brown Tanager
A species of Brown Tanager Scientific name : Orchesticus abeillei Genus : Brown Tanager
Brown Tanager, A species of Brown Tanager
Botanical name: Orchesticus abeillei
Genus: Brown Tanager
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The brown tanager (Orchesticus abeillei) is a small South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Orchesticus. The brown tanager is about 17 cm (6 ⁄4 in) in length and weighs about 31.5 g. As suggested by its name, the plumage is overall brown. The bill is relatively thick. It is endemic to humid Atlantic forest of south-eastern Brazil at altitudes of 900–1,500 m (3,000–4,900 ft). It forages in the canopy and is typically seen in pairs. It is generally uncommon, but known from several protected areas, such as the Itatiaia National Park. It will catch insects in the air; in a manner often referred to as sallying. It will also take insects directly off plants. It lays 2 eggs with a pinkish hue. The larger end of the egg is speckled with brown and lavender. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Brown Tanager primarily consumes insects and fruit, foraging in pairs or groups high in the canopy. It employs tactics like peering, probing, and lunging to feed on insects found on leaves and in spider webs, often foraging with mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The brown Tanager is primarily found in humid pre-montane and montane forests. Its habitat range extends to the upper levels of thinned or open woodlands, as well as areas of secondary growth. Additionally, brown Tanager can be found in regions with tall trees near human settlements, adapting to a variety of forested environments within these broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Brown Tanager Species
Brown Tanager 
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