Lesser Shrike-tyrant

The Lesser Shrike-tyrant, <em>Agriornis murinus</em>, is a member of the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers, found in the grasslands and open habitats of South America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Specific habitat associations are not detailed in the available data, though this species is generally encountered in open country, including pampas and dry grasslands across Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, and neighboring countries. The Lesser Shrike-tyrant holds a conservation status of Least Concern, indicating no major population concerns. Diet information is not detailed in the available data. Nesting occurs in a cup nest. Clutch size is reported as approximately 3 eggs. Incubation and fledging period data are not available in the current literature. Song and call descriptions are limited in the available literature.