White-eyed attila

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White-eyed attila[1]
White-eyed attila at Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas state, Brazil

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Attila
Species:
A. bolivianus
Binomial name
Attila bolivianus
Subspecies

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The white-eyed attila or dull-capped attila (Attila bolivianus) is a species of

Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. They are found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps. It can be found at altitudes as high as 300 m (980 ft
).

Taxonomy

The species Attila bolivianus was first described by French ornithologist

International Ornithological Committee and the Clements checklist:[1][4]

  • A. b. nattereri
    Hellmayr
    , 1902
  • A. b. bolivianus
    Lafresnaye
    , 1848

Description

The white-eyed attila measures around 19–22 cm (7.5–8.7 in) and weighs 40–45 g (1.4–1.6 oz).[5] It has striking pale yellow-white eyes

Distribution

In Peru, the white-eyed attila is widespread in the eastern low-laying areas, generally south of the Amazon River.[6]

Behavior

The white-eyed attila generally preys on arthropods and sometimes eats fruit. It perches and scans its surroundings outward, usually from a well-lit area. When it finds its food, it rapidly flies toward it and snatches it off the surface it was on, or it may engage in hover-gleaning, first hovering then glean its prey from foliage.[5][7]

Etymology

The specific and subspecific names "bolivianus" are named for Bolivia. Its subspecific name "nattereri" is named for the Austrian naturalist Johann Natterer.[5]

References

  1. ^
    IOC World Bird List
    . Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  2. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22700346A93770526.en
    . Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  3. ISSN 1259-6493 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library
    .
  4. ^ Clements, J.F.; Schulenberg, T.S.; Iliff, M.J.; Billerman, S.M.; Fredericks, T.A.; Sullivan, B.L.; Wood, C.L. (2019). "The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019". Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  5. ^
    doi:10.2173/bow.ducatt1.01
    . Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  6. OCLC 703137510
    .
  7. JSTOR 1366784
    .


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