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Sylviorthorhynchus desmursii

Identification

24cm.

  • Reddish-brown upperparts
  • Pale tan underparts
  • Pale tan stripe above eye
  • Reddish crown
  • Very long tail consists of 6 narrow feathers
    • 2 very long central feathers
    • 2 very short outer feathers
  • Fine bill

Distribution

South America: found in central and southern Chile and adjacent Argentina.

Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species[1].

Habitat

Dense bamboo vegetation in cool rainforests to 1200m.

Behaviour

Breeding

It builds a ball shaped nest from plant material, placed in vegetation, near the ground. Both sexes incubate the eggs and care for the young.

Diet

The diet includes insects and invertebrates.

References

  1. Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
  2. Wikipedia
  3. Answers.com

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