Grey-backed tachuri
The grey-backed tachuri (Polystictus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
| Grey-backed tachuri | |
|---|---|
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| In SE Brazil | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Polystictus |
| Species: | P. superciliaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Polystictus superciliaris (Wied, 1831) | |
Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Polystictus superciliaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
External links
- Gray-backed Tachuri photos on antpitta.com
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