White-tailed shrike-tyrant
The white-tailed shrike-tyrant (Agriornis albicauda) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. At 25โ28 cm (10โ11 in) long, it is a very large flycatcher, second only to the great shrike-tyrant in size.
White-tailed shrike-tyrant | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Clade: | Dinosauria |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Tyrannidae |
Genus: | Agriornis |
Species: | A. albicauda |
Binomial name | |
Agriornis albicauda | |
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Synonyms | |
Agriornis andicola |
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Agriornis albicauda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22700081A93760752. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22700081A93760752.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- "White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant". avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
External links
- Species factsheet โ BirdLife International
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