Blackish Chat-tyrant
Ochthoeca nigrita
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ochthoeca-nigrita"></birdfyi-bird>The Blackish Chat-tyrant (Ochthoeca nigrita) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.3 cm and a weight of 10.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Blackish Chat-tyrant is a small, compact flycatcher with almost uniformly dark slaty-blackish plumage, a pale eye ring, and slightly paler underparts. It inhabits wet cloud forest, forest edges, and shrubby páramo in the Andes from Colombia south to Bolivia, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,500 meters. It perches low, sallying to the ground or hovering to catch small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 10.9 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Ochthoeca |
| Species | Ochthoeca nigrita |
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