Caatinga Cacholote
A species of Cachalotes Scientific name : Pseudoseisura cristata Genus : Cachalotes
Caatinga Cacholote, A species of Cachalotes
Botanical name: Pseudoseisura cristata
Genus: Cachalotes
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Description General Info
Description
The Caatinga cacholote (Pseudoseisura cristata) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to the Caatinga in northeastern Brazil. Formerly, it was considered conspecific with P. unirufa under the common name rufous cacholote. Common habitats include shrubs, graze land, and areas near human dwellings. Birds of this family build dome shaped nests made with clay or plant material. 
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Caatinga Cacholote primarily consume insects such as Lepidoptera and Coleoptera, as well as some plant matter. Typically foraging in pairs, caatinga Cacholote employ ground-based techniques like gleaning, probing, and digging to find their prey.
Habitat
The caatinga Cacholote is typically found in tropical deciduous forests and caatinga woodlands, with a preference for areas that are overgrazed. This bird species is also a common sight around human dwellings in rural environments, favoring regions characterized by arid scrub and sparse vegetation, indicative of the broader semi-arid ecosystems it inhabits.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Cachalotes Species
Caatinga Cacholote 
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