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 CR    Kinglet Calyptura* Id (Atlas):
    Calyptura cristata

Description (10)
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Other Names (World)
Kinglet Calyptura, Kinglet Cotinga

Family
Tyrannidae (Tyrant-flycatchers)

Size
8 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Vieillot, 1818)

Habitat
Foothill forest, but tolerates secondary habitats. From sea-level - 900 m.

Range (Guide)
Brazil (B).

Rio de Janeiro area of south-eastern Brazil.
 
Population
Estimated population is <50 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
Deforestation and harvesting of bromeliads, mistletoes and orchids from the forest are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Fruit, seeds, insects. It may specialise on mistletoe.

Subspecies
No subspecies.


References
See References.


Files:
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