Snowy-throated Kingbird
A species of Kingbirds Scientific name : Tyrannus niveigularis Genus : Kingbirds
Snowy-throated Kingbird, A species of Kingbirds
Botanical name: Tyrannus niveigularis
Genus: Kingbirds
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The snowy-throated kingbird (Tyrannus niveigularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Size
19 cm
Habitat
The snowy-throated Kingbird typically inhabits gallery forests, deciduous forests, arid scrublands, and semi-wooded agricultural lands, including second-growth areas. Post-breeding, some individuals move to more humid regions, suggesting a preference for moisture-rich environments during non-breeding seasons.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Kingbirds Species
Snowy-throated Kingbird