Jelski's Chat-tyrant
A species of Chat-tyrants Scientific name : Silvicultrix jelskii Genus : Chat-tyrants
Jelski's Chat-tyrant, A species of Chat-tyrants
Botanical name: Silvicultrix jelskii
Genus: Chat-tyrants
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
Jelski's chat-tyrant (Silvicultrix jelskii) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found Peru and southern Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Jelski's Chat-tyrant primarily consumes insects, feeding alone but sometimes joins mixed-species flocks. Jelski's Chat-tyrant typically forages by sallying from low perches within vegetation or the ground, demonstrating a versatile hunting approach.
Habitat
The habitat of jelski's Chat-tyrant encompasses montane forests and secondary woodlands. It typically resides in areas where these forests transition into shrubby stream borders, favoring the higher elevation zones towards the southern part of its distribution. The general environment is characterized by dense vegetation within a mountainous landscape.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Chat-tyrants Species
Jelski's Chat-tyrant