Short-tailed Field Tyrant
A species of Short-tailed Field Tyrant Scientific name : Muscigralla brevicauda Genus : Short-tailed Field Tyrant
Short-tailed Field Tyrant, A species of Short-tailed Field Tyrant
Botanical name: Muscigralla brevicauda
Genus: Short-tailed Field Tyrant
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Description
Description
The short-tailed field tyrant (Muscigralla brevicauda) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is monotypic within the genus Muscigralla. It is found in Ecuador, Peru and far northern Chile where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and pastureland.
Size
12 cm
Habitat
The short-tailed Field Tyrant is typically found in open and arid scrublands, favoring lowland areas that exhibit sparse vegetation. Its preference extends to human-modified landscapes such as agricultural regions and barren fields, with occasional sightings in densely wooded areas, despite its primary inclination towards more open spaces.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Short-tailed Field Tyrant