Rufous-browed chat-tyrant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rufous-browed chat-tyrant |
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Ochthoeca
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superciliosa
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The rufous-browed chat-tyrant (Ochthoeca superciliosa) is a small bird that lives in South America. It belongs to the Tyrannidae family, which are often called "tyrant flycatchers." This bird gets its name from the reddish-brown stripe above its eyes, which looks like an eyebrow.
You can find the rufous-browed chat-tyrant mainly in Venezuela. It prefers to live in certain types of places, called habitats.
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Where the Rufous-Browed Chat-Tyrant Lives
This special bird makes its home in specific environments. It likes places that are high up in the mountains.
Mountain Forests
The rufous-browed chat-tyrant often lives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. These are forests found in mountain areas where it is warm and wet. The trees here are usually covered in moss and other plants.
High-Altitude Grasslands
Sometimes, you can also spot this bird in high-altitude grasslands. These are open, grassy areas found very high up in the mountains. They can be quite windy and cool.
Degraded Forests
Interestingly, the rufous-browed chat-tyrant can also live in areas that were once forests but have been changed a lot by people. These are called "heavily degraded former forest" areas. This shows that the bird can adapt to some changes in its environment.
Conservation Status
The rufous-browed chat-tyrant is listed as "Least Concern" (LC) by the IUCN. This means that its population is currently stable and not at high risk of disappearing. However, it is always important to protect their habitats to keep them safe for the future.
See also
In Spanish: Pitajo cejirrojo para niños
