Caatinga Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus franciscanus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The Sao Francisco black tyrant, also known as the caatinga black tyrant or Brazilian black tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
Fun Fact
By 2008 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) had treated it as a full species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in east-central Brazil's São Francisco River basin.
Diet
Prey mostly with short sallies to glean it from leaves and branches and occasionally in mid-air "(hawking)".
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance