Black-billed Shrike-tyrant
Agriornis montanus
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The Black-billed Shrike-tyrant is a large, ground-hunting tyrant flycatcher of open Andean habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, with grey-brown upperparts, a whitish throat, and a stout dark bill. It inhabits open puna grasslands, rocky slopes, and high-altitude shrubby areas. It feeds on insects, lizards, and small rodents, hunting prey on the ground from exposed perches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.3 cm | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 64.0 g | 2.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Agriornis |
| Species | Agriornis montanus |
Distribution
Black-billed Shrike-tyrant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family