Rough-legged Tyrannulet
A species of Short-billed Tyrannulets Scientific name : Phyllomyias burmeisteri Genus : Short-billed Tyrannulets
Rough-legged Tyrannulet, A species of Short-billed Tyrannulets
Botanical name: Phyllomyias burmeisteri
Genus: Short-billed Tyrannulets
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Description
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Description
The rough-legged tyrannulet (Phyllomyias burmeisteri) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Rough-legged Tyrannulet primarily consumes invertebrates and fruits. It utilizes active foraging methods and distinct hunting techniques suited to its diet. Unique dietary adaptations allow it to exploit these food sources effectively.
Habitat
Rough-legged Tyrannulet resides primarily in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests. This species favors the canopy and edges of humid tropical and upper-tropical evergreen forests, particularly the Atlantic Forest, and in deciduous montane forests in the Yungas region. Rough-legged Tyrannulet is adaptable to forest edges and older secondary growths. Geographically, it inhabits a broad elevation range, typically found from sea level up to about 1800 meters in certain regions, reflecting its versatility within varied forested landscapes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Short-billed Tyrannulets Species
Rough-legged Tyrannulet