Amazonian Black-tyrant
Knipolegus poecilocercus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="knipolegus-poecilocercus"></birdfyi-bird>The Amazonian Black-tyrant (Knipolegus poecilocercus) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (mosqueros tiranos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.2 cm and a weight of 14.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,2 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 14,15 g | 0.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos) |
| Genus | Knipolegus |
| Especies | Knipolegus poecilocercus |
Distribution
Amazonian Black-tyrant has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Amazonian Black-tyrant endangered?
How does the Amazonian Black-tyrant nest?
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What order and family does the Amazonian Black-tyrant belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family