Acre tody-tyrant facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Hemitriccus |
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H. cohnhafti
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| Hemitriccus cohnhafti (Zimmer et al., 2013)
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The Acre tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus cohnhafti) is a small, olive-colored bird that lives in the forests of Bolivia and Brazil. It belongs to the Tyrannidae family, which are often called "tyrant flycatchers." This bird was officially recognized as a new species in 2013.
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Meet the Acre Tody-Tyrant
The Acre tody-tyrant is a type of bird that belongs to a large group called Tyrannidae. These birds are often known as "tyrant flycatchers" because they are very good at catching insects. Scientists officially described this specific bird as a new species in 2013. Before that, not much was known about it.
Where Does the Acre Tody-Tyrant Live?
The Acre tody-tyrant makes its home in warm, wet lowland forests. You can find these special forests in parts of Bolivia and Brazil. It prefers the lower parts of the forest, often called the understory.
What Does the Acre Tody-Tyrant Look Like?
The Acre tody-tyrant is a small bird. It is mostly olive green in color. It has bronze-colored stripes on its wings, which are called wingbars. Its chest has pale yellow streaks. The bird also has large and noticeable nostrils.
What Does the Acre Tody-Tyrant Eat?
This bird mainly eats insects. It finds its food in the lower parts of the forest where it lives.
See also
In Spanish: Titirijí de Acre para niños
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