Black-capped Tyrannulet
Phyllomyias nigrocapillus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phyllomyias-nigrocapillus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias nigrocapillus) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrannen), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 9.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-capped Tyrannulet is a small, olive-green tyrant flycatcher of Andean cloud forests, distinguished by its black cap and yellowish supercilium. It ranges from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane forest edges and secondary growth at elevations from about 1,500 to 3,000 meters. It feeds on small insects, gleaning them from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,0 cm | 4.7 in |
| Gewicht | 9,600000000000001 g | 0.34 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Tyrannidae (Tyrannen) |
| Genus | Phyllomyias |
| Arten | Phyllomyias nigrocapillus |
Distribution
Black-capped Tyrannulet has been recorded in 4 countries.
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