Grey-backed Tachuri
A species of Tachuris Scientific name : Polystictus superciliaris Genus : Tachuris
Grey-backed Tachuri, A species of Tachuris
Botanical name: Polystictus superciliaris
Genus: Tachuris
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Description
Description
The grey-backed tachuri (Polystictus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
9 cm
Feeding Habits
Grey-backed Tachuri primarily consumes insects through sally-gleaning and perch-gleaning techniques, often returning to the same perch. It typically forages alone or in small groups, clinging to vertical stems or perching on low shrubs, and is a weak flier.
Habitat
The grey-backed Tachuri typically inhabits rocky grasslands, which include campo rupestre areas, as well as brushy pastures that are no longer in use. This species is also found in high-altitude grasslands and along the brushy edges of cloud forests. Its preferred environments are characterized by scattered shrubbery, catering to its need for cover and nesting sites.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Tachuris Species
Grey-backed Tachuri