Cinereous Mourner

Cinereous Mourner

Laniocera hypopyrra

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cotingidae

About

The cinereous mourner is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

In elevation it occurs up to 600 m (2,000 ft) in Colombia, mostly up to 400 m (1,300 ft) in Ecuador, up to 900 m (3,000 ft) in Peru, and up to 500 m (1,600 ft) in Venezuela.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found throughout the entire Orinoco River and Amazon River basins with a disjunct population in eastern Brazil.

Diet

Feeds on arthropods and fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance