Amazonian scrub flycatcher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amazonian scrub flycatcher |
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| Amazonian scrub-flycatcher at Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas state, Brazil | |
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Sublegatus
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obscurior
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The Amazonian scrub flycatcher is a small bird that lives in South America. It's also known as Todd's scrub flycatcher. This bird belongs to a group called tyrant flycatchers, which are known for catching insects in the air.
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What Does It Look Like?
The Amazonian scrub flycatcher is a small bird, usually about 14 centimeters (about 5.5 inches) long. It has gray and white wings and a bright yellow belly. Its legs are gray, and its beak is dark brown. The head is dark gray and brown, and sometimes it looks like it has a small crest or 'spiky hair' on top.
Where Does It Live?
These birds live in South America. You can find them in different types of forests, like dry tropical forests or moist lowland forests. They prefer places that are a bit wetter than where some of their relatives live.
How Many Are There?
The number of Amazonian scrub flycatchers is considered stable. This means their population isn't going up or down a lot. The IUCN Red List (which tracks threatened species) lists them as "Least Concern." This is good news because it means they are not currently in danger of disappearing.
What Do They Eat?
The Amazonian scrub flycatcher mainly eats Arthropods, which are creatures like insects and spiders. They also enjoy small berries. When they look for food, they often sit quietly in small trees or bushes. They perch upright with their tail pointing down. They catch their food by either picking it off leaves (this is called gleaning) or by flying out from their perch to grab an insect in the air.
What Sounds Do They Make?
You can often hear the Amazonian scrub flycatcher because of its special song. It makes a loud, two-part whistle that repeats. People describe their sounds as "ch-we-deé ch-we-deé chu-weeé," with 2 or 3 syllables.
Where Are They Protected?
Even though these birds are not globally threatened, they can be hard to find. They live in a very large area across South America. Some places where they are found and protected include:
How Do They Raise Their Young?
Amazonian scrub flycatchers in Ecuador start getting ready to breed around July. This is when their songs become stronger, and they begin building nests. They usually build their nests about eight meters (about 26 feet) above the ground. In Guyana, these birds start their breeding process earlier, in May, and also begin building nests that month.
