
Hudson's Black Tyrant
A species of Black Tyrants Scientific name : Knipolegus hudsoni Genus : Black Tyrants
Hudson's Black Tyrant, A species of Black Tyrants
Botanical name: Knipolegus hudsoni
Genus: Black Tyrants
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Description

Hudson's black tyrant (Knipolegus hudsoni) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is named after Argentine-British ornithologist William Henry Hudson. It breeds in central Argentina and winters northwards, reaching Bolivia and Paraguay.

Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Hudson's Black Tyrant primarily feeds on insects, often foraging within dense cover near the ground. It exhibits inconspicuous behavior while searching for food, showcasing a preference for hidden, low-level hunting.
Habitat
Hudson's Black Tyrant typically inhabits low woodlands and scrub areas, favoring environments that provide dense vegetation for cover. During the non-breeding season, hudson's Black Tyrant also frequents the Chaco habitat, which consists of thorn forests and savannas, as well as overgrown pastures and gardens which offer ample foraging opportunities. The species is generally found in areas characterized by such varied vegetation types, mainly within the broader lowland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Black Tyrants Species
Hudson's Black Tyrant