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Black-chested Tyrant

Taeniotriccus andrei

Least Concern
Envergadura
11,5 cm
Peso
9,275 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Black-chested Tyrant (Taeniotriccus andrei) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (mosqueros tiranos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 9.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-chested Tyrant is a small, distinctive tyrant flycatcher of northern South American forests in Venezuela, Trinidad, and adjacent areas of Brazil and Guyana, with males showing a black breast band and head pattern contrasting with white underparts and rufous wings. It inhabits the undergrowth and lower levels of humid forest edges and dense secondary growth. It feeds on small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 11,5 cm 4.5 in
Peso 9,275 g 0.33 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos)
Genus Taeniotriccus
Especies Taeniotriccus andrei

Distribution

Black-chested Tyrant has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Is the Black-chested Tyrant endangered?
The Black-chested Tyrant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-chested Tyrant?
The Black-chested Tyrant has a wingspan of 11.5 cm, weight of 9.275 g.
What order and family does the Black-chested Tyrant belong to?
The Black-chested Tyrant (Taeniotriccus andrei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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