Cinnamon Flycatcher
A species of Cinnamon Flycatcher Scientific name : Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus Genus : Cinnamon Flycatcher
Cinnamon Flycatcher, A species of Cinnamon Flycatcher
Botanical name: Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus
Genus: Cinnamon Flycatcher
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Description General Info
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The cinnamon flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is the only member of the genus Pyrrhomyias. It is found in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Cinnamon Flycatcher primarily hunts airborne insects through sallies from exposed perches in forest edges. They feed both alone and in pairs, but do not lead mixed-species flocks. Unique for often returning to the same perch post-hunt.
Habitat
The cinnamon Flycatcher is typically found in clearings, along the fringes, and in roadcuts within montane forests and woodlands. It inhabits regions characterized by dense and lush vegetation, primarily in areas associated with the Andean slopes, as well as adjacent valleys. The environment where cinnamon Flycatcher thrives comprises moist and cloudy conditions, integral to the ecosystem of the montane habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Cinnamon Flycatcher Species
Cinnamon Flycatcher