Russet-winged Spadebill
A species of Spadebills Scientific name : Platyrinchus leucoryphus Genus : Spadebills
Russet-winged Spadebill, A species of Spadebills
Botanical name: Platyrinchus leucoryphus
Genus: Spadebills
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The russet-winged spadebill (Platyrinchus leucoryphus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Russet-winged Spadebill primarily consumes small arthropods like katydids, cockroaches, moths, and spiders. Forages alone, employing sit-and-wait tactics on tree perches 3–8 meters high to spot and scoop prey with rapid upward or diagonal sallies without pausing.
Habitat
The russet-winged Spadebill is typically found in the undergrowth of humid forests and mature secondary growth areas, which are characterized by dense vegetation with a variety of perching options provided by small saplings and lianas. These habitats are usually shaded with an open understory, favoring both coastal mountain regions and interior tableland forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Spadebills Species
Russet-winged Spadebill