
Greyish Mourner
A species of Rhytipterna Mourners Scientific name : Rhytipterna simplex Genus : Rhytipterna Mourners
Greyish Mourner, A species of Rhytipterna Mourners
Botanical name: Rhytipterna simplex
Genus: Rhytipterna Mourners
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Description

The greyish mourner (Rhytipterna simplex) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Greyish Mourner feeds on large insects (32% cicadas and beetles each) as well as some fruit. It forages alone, in pairs, or small groups, often joining mixed flocks. It hunts by hover-gleaning from foliage with sudden sallies.
Habitat
Greyish Mourner predominantly inhabits the middle and upper strata of terra firme humid forests and can occasionally be found in transitional forests. This species is typically associated with broadleaf evergreen forests located in tropical regions, where it prefers dense vegetation and a consistently moist climate.
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Rhytipterna Mourners Species
Greyish Mourner