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
 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 
    Nest Placement 
  Tree 
  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 
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
 Phylum 
  Chordates   Class 
  Birds   Order 
  Perching birds   Family 
  Tyrant flycatchers   Genus 
  Short-billed Tyrannulets   Species 
  Ashy-headed Tyrannulet