Ruddy tody-flycatcher
The ruddy tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus russatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae.
| Ruddy tody-flycatcher | |
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| Ruddy tody-flycatcher (above), illustration by Joseph Smit, 1888 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Poecilotriccus |
| Species: | P. russatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Poecilotriccus russatus | |
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Museum specimen of ruddy tody-flycatcher in collection of AMNH.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Poecilotriccus russatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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