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Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant

Agriornis micropterus

Least Concern
Wingspan
23.8 cm
Weight
69.3 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant, <em>Agriornis micropterus</em>, belongs to the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers, and is distributed across open habitats in southern South America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with grassland habitats, including steppe, open plains, and shrubby grassland, primarily in Argentina and Chile. The Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant holds a conservation status of Least Concern. Diet information is not detailed in the available data. Nesting reportedly occurs in a cup nest. Clutch size is reported to range from 3 to 4 eggs. Incubation and fledging period data are not available in the current literature. Song and call descriptions are limited in the available literature.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 23.8 cm 9.4 in
Weight 69.3 g 2.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

3-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Agriornis
Species Agriornis micropterus

Distribution

Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant endangered?
The Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant?
The Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 69.3 g.
What order and family does the Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant belong to?
The Grey-bellied Shrike-tyrant (Agriornis micropterus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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