Mistletoe Tyrannulet
A species of Zimmerius Tyrannulets Scientific name : Zimmerius parvus Genus : Zimmerius Tyrannulets
Mistletoe Tyrannulet, A species of Zimmerius Tyrannulets
Botanical name: Zimmerius parvus
Genus: Zimmerius Tyrannulets
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Description
Description
The mistletoe tyrannulet is a small bird, 11 - 12 cm in length as an adult. Adults have a slaty cap, a bright white supercilium ("eyebrow"), an olive-green back and conspicuous yellow edging along the wing.
Feeding Habits
The mistletoe tyrannulet is an active forager, moving quickly about with its tail cocked as it searches for prey, mainly arthropods, amidst the foliage. It can be found as a member of a mixed-species feeding flock. The bird also takes fruit, preferentially that of mistletoes (order Santalales).
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Zimmerius Tyrannulets Species
Mistletoe Tyrannulet