Restinga Tyrannulet
A species of Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants Scientific name : Phylloscartes kronei Genus : Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
Restinga Tyrannulet, A species of Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
Botanical name: Phylloscartes kronei
Genus: Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
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Description
Description
The restinga tyrannulet (Phylloscartes kronei) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil, on the south Atlantic coast centered on the state of Paraná in a 150 km wide coastal strip. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
12 cm
Habitat
The restinga Tyrannulet primarily inhabits coastal sand ridge woodlands, known locally as restingas, and the adjacent lowland evergreen forests. These habitats are characterized by sandy soil conditions prevalent along coasts, hosting a unique assemblage of vegetation adapted to such environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Restinga Tyrannulet