Grey-and-white Tyrannulet
A species of Grey-and-white Tyrannulet Scientific name : Pseudelaenia leucospodia Genus : Grey-and-white Tyrannulet
Grey-and-white Tyrannulet, A species of Grey-and-white Tyrannulet
Botanical name: Pseudelaenia leucospodia
Genus: Grey-and-white Tyrannulet
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Description
Description
The grey-and-white tyrannulet (Pseudelaenia leucospodia) is a species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Pseudelaenia. It is found in Ecuador and Peru, where natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Grey-and-white Tyrannulet primarily feeds on insects, foraging alone or with a partner among top shrubbery. Exhibits an active foraging style with a distinctive horizontal posture and occasionally wags its tail while perch-gleaning and hover-gleaning. It shows a preference for insects gleaned directly from vegetation.
Habitat
The grey-and-white Tyrannulet is typically found in arid scrublands, bushy riparian thickets, and dry streambed environments. These areas are characterized by their low moisture content and sparse vegetation. The bird favors regions where such habitats are prevalent, often in flat lowland areas or gentle slopes.
Dite type
Herbivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Grey-and-white Tyrannulet