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Ochre-lored Flatbill
- Scientific name
- Tolmomyias flaviventris
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Ochre-lored Flatbill is a species of passerine bird belonging to the Tityridae family, historically classified within the Tyrannidae. First described by the naturalist Wied in 1831, this small insectivore is native to the tropical forests and shrublands of South America. Its nomenclature reflects its distinct physical markers, particularly the warm ochre-colored feathers surrounding its lores, which provide a striking contrast against its generally olive-green plumage.
The species is characterized by its rounded wing shape, which is highly adapted for the maneuverability required to navigate dense undergrowth. Its tail, notably notched at the end, assists in the erratic, fly-catching flight patterns typical of the genus Tolmomyias. Ornithologists appreciate the bird for its specialized foraging behavior and its specific vocalizations, which remain a primary subject of study for those documenting the biodiversity of the Neotropical canopy.
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