Crested Gallito
A species of Crested Gallito Scientific name : Rhinocrypta lanceolata Genus : Crested Gallito
Crested Gallito, A species of Crested Gallito
Botanical name: Rhinocrypta lanceolata
Genus: Crested Gallito
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Description
The crested gallito (Rhinocrypta lanceolata) is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is monotypic within the genus Rhinocrypta. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Crested Gallito primarily consumes arthropods, foraging by walking, running on the ground, or hopping through low branches, showcasing their specialized feeding behavior.
Habitat
The crested Gallito is typically found in dense, thorny regions of open brush, particularly within the undergrowth of Chaco woodland environments. It exhibits a mostly terrestrial lifestyle, often vocalizing from within shrubs or occasionally from more exposed perches. The species primarily inhabits broadleaf forests with a preference for thick underbrush.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Crested Gallito Species
Crested Gallito 
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