Lesser Shrike-tyrant
A species of Shrike-tyrants, Also known as Mouse-brown Monjita Scientific name : Agriornis murinus Genus : Shrike-tyrants
Lesser Shrike-tyrant, A species of Shrike-tyrants
Also known as:
Mouse-brown Monjita
Botanical name: Agriornis murinus
Genus: Shrike-tyrants
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Description General Info
Description
The lesser shrike-tyrant (Agriornis murinus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It breeds in Patagonia; it winters to northern Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Lesser Shrike-tyrant consumes large insects, small mammals, lizards, frogs, and other birds' eggs or young. It forages solo, perching atop shrubs and dropping to the ground to chase prey, occasionally making short flights. It may run and pause to scan for food, often tilting its head to observe.
Habitat
The lesser Shrike-tyrant typically inhabits open plains featuring dry scrub and scattered trees, which serve as its breeding grounds. Outside of the breeding season, this species can also be found in agricultural areas. Its presence spans across broad ecological zones rather than being confined to specific elevations, adapting to various environmental conditions within these regions.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Shrike-tyrants Species
Lesser Shrike-tyrant 
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