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Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher

Poecilotriccus capitalis

Least Concern
Envergure
9,7 cm
Poids
6,8 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus capitalis) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.7 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher is a small, patterned flycatcher found in forest edges, bamboo thickets, and scrub in the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador and Peru. It has a boldly contrasting black crown and white face and underparts. It forages actively in dense vegetation for insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 9,7 cm 3.8 in
Poids 6,8 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PN.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Poecilotriccus
Espèces Poecilotriccus capitalis

Distribution

Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher endangered?
The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher?
The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher has a wingspan of 9.7 cm, weight of 6.8 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher belong to?
The Black-and-white Tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus capitalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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