
Slender-billed Xenops
A species of Typical Xenops Scientific name : Xenops tenuirostris Genus : Typical Xenops
Slender-billed Xenops, A species of Typical Xenops
Botanical name: Xenops tenuirostris
Genus: Typical Xenops
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Description

The slender-billed xenops (Xenops tenuirostris) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland.

Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Slender-billed Xenops primarily eats arthropods, including Orthoptera. Typically forages alone or in mixed flocks, maneuvering through canopy and subcanopy. It climbs branches, using its tail for balance, and feasts by removing bark and dead wood to find food.
Habitat
The slender-billed Xenops primarily resides in tropical lowland evergreen forests, often including areas where forests experience seasonal flooding. These environments are characterized by dense vegetation and a consistently warm climate, providing a suitable ecosystem for the slender-billed Xenops's survival and feeding habits. This bird is typically found in expansive, humid regions that exhibit biodiversity-rich habitats, where it plays a role in the broader tropical ecological community.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Typical Xenops Species
Slender-billed Xenops