Long-billed Gnatwren
A species of Long-billed Gnatwrens Scientific name : Ramphocaenus melanurus Genus : Long-billed Gnatwrens
Long-billed Gnatwren, A species of Long-billed Gnatwrens
Botanical name: Ramphocaenus melanurus
Genus: Long-billed Gnatwrens
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Description
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Description
Adult trilling gnatwrens are 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) in length and weigh 8–11 g (0.28–0.39 oz). They have a long, thin bill and a short cocked tail. The upperparts are grey-brown, with rufous on the sides of the head. The throat is white, shading to buff on the rest of the underparts. The tail is black with white tips to all but the central feathers, and is frequently wagged. R. m. trinitatis, of eastern Colombia, Venezuela and Trinidad has paler underparts, and buff flanks and head sides. The call is a trilled drdrdrdrdrdrdrdrdrdr. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Long-billed Gnatwren primarily consumes insects, insect eggs, and spiders. It forages actively in foliage, adept at gleaning prey from leaves and bark. This bird exhibits specialized hunting techniques that distinguish it from others, with a preference for small arthropods.
Habitat
Long-billed Gnatwren predominantly dwells in the dense undergrowth and vine tangles of humid forests, secondary woodlands, and tropical deciduous forests. It is often associated with bodies of water like streams, especially in areas with dense vegetation. These birds are typically found at lower elevations, generally below 1500 meters, and are more commonly seen below 1200 or 1000 meters. Long-billed Gnatwren inhabits a broad range of geographical regions encompassing various moist forest ecoregions, though it appears to be less common in white sand habitats. It thrives across diverse forest types in Amazonia and occupies primary to secondary growth, showing adaptability to disturbed habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Gnatcatchers Genus
Long-billed Gnatwrens Species
Long-billed Gnatwren 
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