Black-billed Shrike-tyrant
Agriornis montanus
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À propos
The Black-billed Shrike-tyrant is a large, ground-hunting tyrant flycatcher of open Andean habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, with grey-brown upperparts, a whitish throat, and a stout dark bill. It inhabits open puna grasslands, rocky slopes, and high-altitude shrubby areas. It feeds on insects, lizards, and small rodents, hunting prey on the ground from exposed perches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,3 cm | 10.4 in |
| Poids | 64,0 g | 2.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Agriornis |
| Espèces | Agriornis montanus |
Distribution
Black-billed Shrike-tyrant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family