The white-throated tyrannulet (Mecocerculus leucophrys) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is known for its distinctive white throat patch that contrasts sharply with its olive-green and gray plumage. The bird is typically found in forested areas
White-throated tyrannulet | |
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Mecocerculus leucophrys setophagoides, Colombia | |
Mecocerculus leucophrys - White-throated Tyrannulet | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Tyrannidae |
Genus: | Mecocerculus |
Species: | M. leucophrys
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Binomial name | |
Mecocerculus leucophrys (D'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)
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It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Mecocerculus leucophrys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22699313A93725805. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22699313A93725805.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.