White-tailed Shrike-tyrant

The White-tailed Shrike-tyrant, <em>Agriornis albicauda</em>, belongs to the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers, one of the largest bird families in the world. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species inhabits grassland environments, particularly puna and high-altitude grasslands in the Andes of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. The White-tailed Shrike-tyrant is classified as Vulnerable, reflecting concern over its restricted range and ongoing habitat degradation from overgrazing and agricultural expansion. Diet information is not detailed in the available data. Specific nesting details and clutch size information are not available in the current literature. Song and call descriptions are limited in the available literature.