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 25–28 cm (10–11 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  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Agriornis |
| Species: | A. albicauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Agriornis albicauda | |
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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 (2012). "Agriornis albicauda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- "White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant". avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
External links
- Species factsheet – BirdLife International
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