Ashy-headed Tyrannulet
A species of Short-billed Tyrannulets Scientific name : Phyllomyias cinereiceps Genus : Short-billed Tyrannulets
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet, A species of Short-billed Tyrannulets
Botanical name: Phyllomyias cinereiceps
Genus: Short-billed Tyrannulets
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Description
Description
The ashy-headed tyrannulet (Phyllomyias cinereiceps) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet primarily feeds on insects and occasionally small fruits. It forages in middle to upper tree levels, often in mixed-species groups, using sit-and-wait, hover-gleaning, perch-gleaning and quick aerial sallies to capture prey.
Habitat
The ashy-headed Tyrannulet primarily inhabits humid upper montane forests, with a preference for cloud forests and their borders. These birds are also found in neighboring areas of secondary growth. Such habitats are typically characterized by high humidity and dense vegetation, offering the species ample foraging opportunities and shelter.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Short-billed Tyrannulets Species
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet 
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