
Crested Black Tyrant
A species of Black Tyrants Scientific name : Knipolegus lophotes Genus : Black Tyrants
Crested Black Tyrant, A species of Black Tyrants
Botanical name: Knipolegus lophotes
Genus: Black Tyrants
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Description

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.

Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Crested Black Tyrant predominantly consumes insects and occasionally small fruits. Berries from Miconia albicans can be an important food source at specific locations. Typically found in dispersed pairs, crested Black Tyrant sallies forth to capture prey in a conspicuous manner, reflecting its active foraging technique.
Habitat
The habitat of crested Black Tyrant encompasses savannas and open areas that are grassy or shrubby in nature. These birds are typically found in environments that are adjacent to tree groves. They thrive predominantly in lowland regions with suitable vegetation cover providing both foraging grounds and nesting sites.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Black Tyrants Species
Crested Black Tyrant