Rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher
A species of Poecilotriccus Tody-flycatchers Scientific name : Poecilotriccus ruficeps Genus : Poecilotriccus Tody-flycatchers
Rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher, A species of Poecilotriccus Tody-flycatchers
Botanical name: Poecilotriccus ruficeps
Genus: Poecilotriccus Tody-flycatchers
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Description
The rufous-crowned tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus ruficeps) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It was formerly placed in the genus Todirostrum, and has been known as the rufous-crowned tody-tyrant. It is found in thickets and second growth in the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and far northern Peru. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher primarily consumes insects, typically foraging alone, with a mate, or in family units. They exhibit distinctive sallies in dense, low vegetation to snag prey, rarely joining mixed-species foraging groups.
Habitat
The rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher typically inhabits environments characterized by thickets, bamboo clusters, shrubs, and small saplings. It is predominantly found at the edges of forests, in areas of second growth, hedgerows, and overgrown pastures. Additionally, it occupies clearings but is not observed within the confines of closed-canopy forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher 
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