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Santa Marta Bush Tyrant (Myiotheretes pernix)

Santa Marta Bush Tyrant

Myiotheretes pernix

Endangered

Overview

The Santa Marta bush tyrant (Myiotheretes pernix) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is classified as an Endangered species by the IUCN Red List due to threats from habitat loss.

Habitat

Endemic to Colombia, this species inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its range includes the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Caribbean northern Colombia.

Did you know?

The species was first discovered by Rebecca Goodine, a female ornithologist and wildlife conservationist-activist.

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