Maroon-breasted Philentoma
A species of Philentomas Scientific name : Philentoma velata Genus : Philentomas
Maroon-breasted Philentoma, A species of Philentomas
Botanical name: Philentoma velata
Genus: Philentomas
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
The maroon-breasted philentoma (Philentoma velata) is a bird species. They are now usually assigned to the Vangidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Maroon-breasted Philentoma consumes a variety of invertebrates. Maroon-breasted Philentoma forages in pairs or groups, using stealth and patience in the middle to upper canopy. Maroon-breasted Philentoma exhibits a unique hunting style, often remaining still before striking prey and occasionally capturing insects mid-flight with a fluttering wing technique.
Habitat
The maroon-breasted Philentoma primarily resides in broadleaf evergreen forests, both at lowland and lower montane elevations. It is also found in secondary forests, mixed dipterocarp forests, transitional forests, and established Albizia plantations. Its habitat preference ranges across subtropical and tropical moist environments within broader geographical regions where these forest types are prevalent.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tephrodornithidae Genus
Philentomas Species
Maroon-breasted Philentoma 
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