Crowned slaty flycatcher facts for kids
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The crowned slaty flycatcher (Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus) is a cool bird that belongs to the Tyrannidae family. This family is also known as the tyrant flycatchers. They are called "tyrants" because they can be quite bossy when defending their territory!
This bird is the only species in its group, called Griseotyrannus. Its long scientific name, Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus, actually tells you a bit about it. It means "orange-black crested gray Tyrannus". This refers to the orange and black feathers on its head, which look like a crown!
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Where Do Crowned Slaty Flycatchers Live?
You can find the crowned slaty flycatcher in parts of Amazonia, especially in the south-central and south-eastern areas.
Their Favorite Homes
These birds love living in certain types of forests. They prefer dry forests in warm, wet areas, or moist lowland forests in tropical and subtropical regions. These places give them plenty of trees and insects to eat.
Amazing Migrations
The crowned slaty flycatcher is a traveler! During the austral winter (which is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, usually from June to August), many of these birds fly north. They move into the western and central parts of the Amazon basin.
Winter Vacation Spots
They spend their non-breeding season in these areas. However, some stay put in the southeast, near the Cerrado and Pantanal regions. These birds are considered "resident" there, meaning they live there all year round.
A Name That's a Mouthful!
Did you know that the crowned slaty flycatcher has the longest scientific name of any bird species? When you say Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus out loud, it has fifteen syllables! That's quite a mouthful for a bird!
See also
- List of long species names
