Slaty-backed chat-tyrant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slaty-backed chat-tyrant |
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Ochthoeca
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cinnamomeiventris
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The slaty-backed chat-tyrant (also called the chestnut-bellied chat-tyrant) is a small bird. Its scientific name is Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris. This bird belongs to the tyrant flycatcher family. These birds are known for catching insects while flying.
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About the Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant
The slaty-backed chat-tyrant is a type of bird that lives in South America. It was first described in 1843. This bird is part of a group called "chat-tyrants." They get their name because they act a bit like chats (small songbirds) and are also flycatchers.
Where Does This Bird Live?
You can find the slaty-backed chat-tyrant in several countries. These include Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. They prefer to live in specific kinds of places.
What is Their Habitat Like?
These birds make their homes in montane forests. These are forests found in mountainous areas. They like places that are moist and have a lot of trees. Sometimes, they can also be found in areas where forests used to be, but have been changed by people.
How is This Bird Classified?
Scientists group animals based on how closely related they are. The slaty-backed chat-tyrant is in the Ochthoeca genus. It used to be thought of as the same species as two other birds. These were the blackish chat-tyrant and the maroon-belted chat-tyrant. Now, scientists consider them to be different species.
