Dusky-tailed Flatbill
A species of Tyrannine Flatbills Scientific name : Ramphotrigon fuscicauda Genus : Tyrannine Flatbills
Dusky-tailed Flatbill, A species of Tyrannine Flatbills
Botanical name: Ramphotrigon fuscicauda
Genus: Tyrannine Flatbills
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Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The dusky-tailed flatbill (Ramphotrigon fuscicauda) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The dusky-tailed Flatbill is typically found in lowland evergreen forests, where it prefers the under- and midstory layers. This species has an affinity for habitats featuring dense bamboo thickets, particularly those of the Guadua genus, although it can also be found in vine-laden thickets, which may suggest a proclivity for moist or swampy forest conditions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Tyrannine Flatbills Species
Dusky-tailed Flatbill