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Black-headed Tody-flycatcher

Todirostrum nigriceps

Least Concern
Envergadura
7,6 cm
Peso
6,25 g
Família
Tyrannidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.6 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher is a tiny, active flycatcher with a distinctive black crown and face, olive-green back, and yellow underparts. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Costa Rica through Panama and into northwestern South America, foraging in the forest understory and edges. It catches small insects by sallying from perches, often hovering briefly to pick prey from leaves.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 7,6 cm 3.0 in
Peso 6,25 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PN.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Todirostrum
Espécies Todirostrum nigriceps

Distribution

Black-headed Tody-flycatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-headed Tody-flycatcher endangered?
The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Tody-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black-headed Tody-flycatcher?
The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher has a wingspan of 7.6 cm, weight of 6.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Tody-flycatcher belong to?
The Black-headed Tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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