Amazonian Black-tyrant vs Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
Knipolegus poecilocercus compared with Stigmatura bahiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Black-tyrant | Bahia Wagtail-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Knipolegus poecilocercus | Stigmatura bahiae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 14.15 g (0.50 oz) | 8.45 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Black-tyrant
Least Concern
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
About These Birds
Amazonian Black-tyrant
The Amazonian Black-tyrant is a small flycatcher weighing about 14 g with a 13.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting forest edges and river-adjacent vegetation in the Amazon. It hunts insects with short aerial sallies from low perches.
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
The Bahia Wagtail-tyrant is a small flycatcher found in caatinga and dry scrub habitats of northeastern Brazil, weighing about 8.45g with a wingspan of 10.6cm. It has a long tail often wagged conspicuously and forages for insects in open shrubby habitats. It is one of several passerines endemic to the caatinga biome.