- Vireolanius melitophrys
Identification
17.5cm. Female - paler, narrower bar of chestnut across breast and smaller chestnut areas on sides of breast and flanks. Large bill.
Distribution
Taxonomy
There are 4 subspecies.
Habitat
Pine-oak habitat, open scrub to tall, dense, humid or cloud forest.
Behaviour
Both sexes build the nest from grass, leaves, lichen and spiders web suspended from a branch.
The diet includes arthropods, seeds, caterpillars, wasps, grasshoppers and beetles.
References
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