A genus of small songbirds found in South American forests, known for eating insects and hunting in dense vegetation.
From Greek 'konops' (gnat or small fly) + 'phagos' (eater), literally 'gnat-eater.' The name was coined by ornithologists to describe these birds' diet and hunting behavior.
These tiny birds have one of the most literal scientific names in ornithology—they're literally 'gnat-eaters' because they pick insects right out of the air and from foliage with incredible precision.
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