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White-throated tyrannulet

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White-throated tyrannulet
Mecocerculus leucophrys setophagoides, Colombia
Mecocerculus leucophrys - White-throated Tyrannulet
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Mecocerculus
Species:
M. leucophrys
Binomial name
Mecocerculus leucophrys

The white-throated tyrannulet (Mecocerculus leucophrys) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is known for its distinctive white throat patch that contrasts sharply with its olive-green and gray plumage. The bird is typically found in forested areas

It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

References[edit]

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Mecocerculus leucophrys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22699313A93725805. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22699313A93725805.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.