Chapada flycatcher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chapada flycatcher |
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| In Serra da Canastra National Park, Brazil | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Guyramemua Lopes, Chaves, Mendes de Aquino, Silveira & Santos, FR, 2017 |
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G. affine
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| Binomial name | |
| Guyramemua affine (Burmeister, 1856)
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Suiriri islerorum |
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The chapada flycatcher (Guyramemua affine) is a small bird that belongs to the tyrant flycatcher family, called Tyrannidae. It's special because it has its very own group, or genus, named Guyramemua. These birds are known for living in the dry savanna areas of South America.
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What is a Chapada Flycatcher?
The chapada flycatcher is a medium-sized bird. It has a greyish head and an olive green back. Its belly is bright yellow, and its wings are white. The tail is a bit darker and short. Its legs are a medium grey color.
What do Chapada Flycatchers Eat?
These birds mostly eat insects. They look for food high up in the trees. They also eat fruit, but only when they can find some. They like to sit on branches and watch for their next meal.
How Do They Sound?
Male and female chapada flycatchers make different sounds.
- The male bird chirps a loud series of two short calls. It sounds a bit like "where where, whooz it".
- The female bird makes a loud, bubbly rattling sound. This sounds more like "whur". She usually chirps one or two notes at a time.
Where Do Chapada Flycatchers Live?
The chapada flycatcher is a bird from South America. It lives in south-western Brazil and eastern Bolivia. You can find them in a dry grassland area called the cerrado. This area has lots of grass and tall trees.
What is Their Habitat Like?
These birds prefer closed, shrubby areas. These places have plenty of grass mixed with tall trees. They are used to dry savannas and shrublands. They live in cerrado areas that are between 250 and 750 meters high.
Do They Migrate?
Chapada flycatchers do not migrate. This means they stay in the same area all year round. A generation of these birds usually lasts about 3.6 years.
Are Chapada Flycatchers in Danger?
The chapada flycatcher is currently considered a near threatened species. This means their numbers are decreasing. They were first listed in 2004 as "least concern," but by 2009, their status changed. Surveys showed that their population dropped by more than 30% in just 11 years.
What are the Threats to Chapada Flycatchers?
Several things threaten the chapada flycatcher:
- Building Homes and Cities: When new houses and buildings are built, their natural homes are destroyed.
- Farming: Growing crops and raising livestock (like cows) can also harm their habitat. This includes wood farms too.
- Fires: Fires, even natural ones, can destroy their homes. Efforts to stop fires can also change their habitat.
Even with these threats and a shrinking population, there isn't a special plan to help them recover. There is also no regular check on their numbers.
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