Antioquia Bristle Tyrant
A species of Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants Scientific name : Pogonotriccus lanyoni Genus : Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
Antioquia Bristle Tyrant, A species of Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
Botanical name: Pogonotriccus lanyoni
Genus: Long-tailed Tyrannulets and Bristle-tyrants
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis
Description
The Antioquia bristle tyrant (Pogonotriccus lanyoni) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Colombia. This species is sometimes placed in the genus Phylloscartes. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species is named in honor of Wesley E. Lanyon.
Size
11 cm
Habitat
The antioquia Bristle Tyrant typically resides in second growth forests, primarily inhabiting lush evergreen forests and the adjacent forest edges. These environments are characterized by dense vegetation and a canopy of trees, providing a suitable ecosystem for the bird's survival and behavior patterns.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Antioquia Bristle Tyrant