What is the lifecycle of a xenops?

The lifecycle of a xenops, a small bird native to Central and South America, begins with the female laying eggs in a tree cavity or in a nest built from twigs and leaves. After an incubation period of about two weeks, the eggs hatch, and the chicks are altricial, meaning they are born helpless and depend on their parents for food and care. The young birds fledge after approximately two to three weeks and gradually become independent. As adults, xenops engage in foraging for insects and other small invertebrates, contributing to their ecosystems.