
Tawny-crowned Greenlet
A species of Scrub greenlets Scientific name : Tunchiornis ochraceiceps Genus : Scrub greenlets
Tawny-crowned Greenlet, A species of Scrub greenlets
Botanical name: Tunchiornis ochraceiceps
Genus: Scrub greenlets
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Description

The tawny-crowned greenlet (Tunchiornis ochraceiceps) is a species of bird in the family Vireonidae. It is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is monotypic in the genus Tunchiornis.

Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Tawny-crowned Greenlet primarily consumes invertebrates and fruits, showcasing a diet that balances animal proteins and plant-based nutrients. With a foraging behavior that favors hunting for insects and searching for ripe fruits, tawny-crowned Greenlet exhibits a versatile feeding strategy. No unique dietary adaptations are specified.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Scrub greenlets Species
Tawny-crowned Greenlet