Southern Bristle Tyrant
A species of Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants Scientific name : Pogonotriccus eximius Genus : Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
Southern Bristle Tyrant, A species of Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
Botanical name: Pogonotriccus eximius
Genus: Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
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Description
Description
The southern bristle tyrant (Pogonotriccus eximius) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. This species is sometimes placed in the genus Phylloscartes. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
11 cm
Habitat
The southern Bristle Tyrant is typically found in the midstory of the Atlantic Forest, often frequenting forest edges. It shows a preference for forests that are in proximity to rivers and streams, and has a presence in both pristine and selectively logged areas, with the presence of moving water being a key factor in its habitat selection rather than the structure of the vegetation.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Southern Bristle Tyrant