Black-crested Tit-tyrant
Anairetes nigrocristatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anairetes-nigrocristatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-crested Tit-tyrant (Anairetes nigrocristatus) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrannen), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.6 cm and a weight of 9.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-crested Tit-tyrant is a small, long-tailed tyrant flycatcher of Andean scrub and paramo in Peru, with a striking upswept black crest and boldly streaked black-and-white plumage. It inhabits dense montane scrub, polylepis woodland, and high Andean shrublands, typically at elevations between 2,800 and 4,200 meters. It feeds on small insects and spiders, foraging actively in dense low vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,6 cm | 4.6 in |
| Gewicht | 9,2 g | 0.32 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Tyrannidae (Tyrannen) |
| Genus | Anairetes |
| Arten | Anairetes nigrocristatus |
Distribution
Black-crested Tit-tyrant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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