Black-chested Tyrant
Taeniotriccus andrei
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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
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.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family