Amazonian Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus poecilocercus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The Amazonian black-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is particularly native to riverbanks of the Amazon rainforest.
Fun Fact
In elevation it ranges from sea level to 350 m (1,100 ft) in Brazil and up to 300 m (1,000 ft) in Colombia and 200 m (700 ft) in Venezuela and Ecuador.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Ranges along the Ucayali River in northeastern Peru to the upper Amazon and in Brazil along the Amazonian tributary rivers Negro, Branco, Madeira, lower Xingu, and Tocantins, and along the Amazon's main stem to its delta.
Diet
Feeds on insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance