Double-banded Greytail
A species of Greytails Scientific name : Xenerpestes minlosi Genus : Greytails
Double-banded Greytail, A species of Greytails
Botanical name: Xenerpestes minlosi
Genus: Greytails
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The double-banded greytail (Xenerpestes minlosi) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Double-banded Greytail primarily consumes arthropods. It employs specialized foraging techniques to locate and capture its prey. Notably, double-banded Greytail has specific dietary preferences or adaptations that distinguish its feeding habits.
Habitat
Double-banded Greytail predominantly inhabits hilly tropical evergreen forests and areas with tall secondary growth vegetation. These birds are found across broad geographical regions characterized by hilly terrains within the tropical zone, often ranging from near sea level up to elevations of approximately 900 meters. Their preference for dense forest canopies makes them less common in open areas or heavily disturbed landscapes.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Greytails Species
Double-banded Greytail