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
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.)
[''CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses'' by John B. Dunning Jr. (Editor). CRC Press (1992), .] Its natural
habitats are subtropical or tropical dry
shrubland
Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often also including grasses, herbs, and geophytes. Shrubland may either occur naturally or be the result of human activity. It m ...
, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and pastureland.
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great shrike-tyrant
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
It is the largest species of tyrant flycatcher at 27.5–31&nb ...
Birds of Chile
great shrike-tyrant
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
It is the largest species of tyrant flycatcher at 27.5–31&nb ...
Taxa named by Heinrich von Kittlitz
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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