Species BirdsGray Silky-flycatcher

Gray Silky-flycatcher

Ptiliogonys cinereus

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Illustration of Gray Silky-flycatcher (Ptiliogonys cinereus)

The Gray Silky-flycatcher is a soft gray bird with a distinctive crest and long tail. It is known for its gentle, melodic calls that resonate in its forest habitat.

Habitat
Inhabits montane forests and cloud forests.
Diet
Primarily eats fruits and insects.
How common
Uncommon

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