Caatinga Black-Tyrant

Knipolegus franciscanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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