Amazonian Black-tyrant
Knipolegus poecilocercus
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Least Concern
Envergure
13,2 cm
Poids
14,15 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,2 cm | 5.2 in |
| Poids | 14,15 g | 0.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Knipolegus |
| Espèces | Knipolegus poecilocercus |
Distribution
Amazonian Black-tyrant has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Amazonian Black-tyrant endangered?
The Amazonian Black-tyrant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Black-tyrant nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Amazonian Black-tyrant?
The Amazonian Black-tyrant has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 14.15 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Black-tyrant belong to?
The Amazonian Black-tyrant (Knipolegus poecilocercus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
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Least Concern