Great shrike-tyrant
Great shrike-tyrant | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Tyrannidae |
Genus: | Agriornis |
Species: | A. lividus |
Binomial name | |
Agriornis lividus (Kittlitz, 1835) | |
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The great shrike-tyrant (Agriornis lividus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Chile and adjacent areas of south-western Argentina.
Small Description
[edit]It is the largest species of tyrant flycatcher at 27.5–31 cm (10.8-12.2 in) long. The body weight of this large passerine is reported to average 99.2 grams (3.5 oz.)[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and pastureland.
References
[edit]- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Agriornis lividus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22700095A93761030. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22700095A93761030.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses by John B. Dunning Jr. (Editor). CRC Press (1992), ISBN 978-0-8493-4258-5.