Sibilant Sirystes
A species of Sirystes Scientific name : Sirystes sibilator Genus : Sirystes
Sibilant Sirystes, A species of Sirystes
Botanical name: Sirystes sibilator
Genus: Sirystes
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Description General Info
Description
The sibilant sirystes (Sirystes sibilator) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the western sirystes, the white-rumped sirystes, and Todd's sirystes.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Sibilant Sirystes primarily consumes large insects and fruits. It forages in the forest canopy, often leading mixed-species flocks, gleaning from treetops and hover-striking vegetation for prey. Shows unique forward-leaning posture and head nodding behaviors during feeding.
Habitat
The sibilant Sirystes typically resides in the dense canopy layers of forests and mature secondary woodlands. Its preferred environments encompass a variety of forest types, such as cerradão (dense tropical savanna woodland), riparian forests adjacent to water bodies, and arid or dry forest areas. The species is known for requiring larger territories for its survival relative to other tyrant flycatcher birds, indicating a need for expansive, contiguous habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is found from northwestern Brazil to northeastern Argentina. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Sirystes Species
Sibilant Sirystes