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Black-backed Water-tyrant
Fluvicola albiventer
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.7 cm
Weight
11.5 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-backed Water-tyrant is a small, attractive flycatcher of the riverbanks, lakeshores, and wetland margins of eastern Bolivia, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina. It has a white body with a bold black back and wings, and perches conspicuously on rocks and vegetation at the water's edge. It sallies out to catch insects over water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 11.5 g | 0.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Fluvicola |
| Species | Fluvicola albiventer |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-backed Water-tyrant endangered?
The Black-backed Water-tyrant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-backed Water-tyrant nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.
How big is the Black-backed Water-tyrant?
The Black-backed Water-tyrant has a wingspan of 13.7 cm, weight of 11.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Water-tyrant belong to?
The Black-backed Water-tyrant (Fluvicola albiventer) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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