Biology:Crested black tyrant

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Short description: Species of bird

Crested black tyrant
Knipolegus lophotes - Crested black-tyrant.JPG
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Knipolegus
Species:
K. lophotes
Binomial name
Knipolegus lophotes
Boie, F, 1828
Knipolegus lophotes map.svg

The crested black tyrant (Knipolegus lophotes) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil , Uruguay and northeastern Paraguay. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and pastureland. The Crested Black Tyrant can be described as glossy-black, slender and upright with red eyes and white patches on its lower body that shine upon flight. The bird mainly consumes insects and small fruits.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1262539 entry