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Black-billed Shrike-tyrant

Agriornis montanus

Least Concern
Envergure
26,3 cm
Poids
64,0 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-billed Shrike-tyrant (Agriornis montanus) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.3 cm and a weight of 64 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-billed Shrike-tyrant endangered?
The Black-billed Shrike-tyrant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-billed Shrike-tyrant nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-billed Shrike-tyrant?
The Black-billed Shrike-tyrant has a wingspan of 26.3 cm, weight of 64.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-billed Shrike-tyrant belong to?
The Black-billed Shrike-tyrant (Agriornis montanus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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