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Fuscous Flycatcher
Cnemotriccus fuscatus | Wied, 1831

Characterization: Small species measuring about 15cm in length. It has a whitish ciliary stripe, a dark brown chest, and a black beak. 

Distribution: From the Guianas to Bolivia and Argentina, and in all Brazilian regions.

Habitat: Inside low forests.

Habits: Diurnal, this bird species e monogamous and aggressive, and displays its nervousness through sudden movements of the wings.

Diet: Carnivorous, mainly insectivorous.

Breeding: This bird lays its eggs in a nest built jointly by the couple; only the female hatches the eggs.

In the UFRA area: This species is considered rare at the studied farms, as it was reported only eight times. Sightings of this bird were restricted to organic sugarcane fields and other habitats.