nestepisaroita

Nestepisaroita is a genus of birds belonging to the family Tyrannidae, which includes tyrant flycatchers and their allies. The genus was first described by the French ornithologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1850. The name "Nestepisaroita" is derived from the Greek words "neste" meaning nest, and "episaroita" meaning flycatcher, reflecting the birds' nesting habits and their primary diet of insects.

The genus Nestepisaroita currently includes two recognized species: Nestepisaroita decaculeata and Nestepisaroita peruviana. Both species are native to South America, with Nestepisaroita decaculeata found in the eastern slopes of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador, and Nestepisaroita peruviana inhabiting the western slopes of the Andes in Peru.

These birds are typically small to medium-sized, with a slender body and long tail feathers. They are known for their distinctive breeding behavior, where the female builds a cup-shaped nest using plant fibers and lichen, which is often suspended from a branch. The male provides food to the female during the nesting period, a behavior known as "male provisioning."

Nestepisaroita species are insectivorous, feeding primarily on small insects and spiders. They are often seen perching on branches or flying short distances in pursuit of prey. Their diet plays a crucial role in their survival and reproduction, as insects provide the necessary nutrients for their growth and development.

The conservation status of Nestepisaroita species is currently assessed as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, further research is needed to better understand their population trends and potential threats to their survival.