Amazonian Black-tyrant vs Mistletoe Tyrannulet

Knipolegus poecilocercus compared with Zimmerius parvus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Black-tyrant Mistletoe Tyrannulet
Scientific Name Knipolegus poecilocercus Zimmerius parvus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Tyrannidae Tyrannidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 13.2 cm (5.2 in) 9.8 cm (3.9 in)
Weight 14.15 g (0.50 oz) 9.8 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amazonian Black-tyrant only

None

Mistletoe Tyrannulet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amazonian Black-tyrant

Least Concern

Mistletoe Tyrannulet

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.

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