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Lesser Shrike-tyrant

Agriornis murinus

Least Concern
Wingspan
19.4 cm
Weight
29.85 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.4 cm 7.6 in
Weight 29.85 g 1.05 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Lesser Shrike-tyrant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lesser Shrike-tyrant endangered?
The Lesser Shrike-tyrant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Shrike-tyrant nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Lesser Shrike-tyrant?
The Lesser Shrike-tyrant has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 29.85 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Shrike-tyrant belong to?
The Lesser Shrike-tyrant (Agriornis murinus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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