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This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:09, 4 January 2023
- Knipolegus nigerrimus
Identification
17·5–18 cm (6¾-7)
Male
- Glossy bluish-black head
- Short busy crest
- White base of primaries visible in flight
Distribution
South America: found in eastern Brazil (north-eastern Bahia and Alagoas to north-eastern Rio Grande do Sul)
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Cloud forest. Usually seen near trees or shrubs in grassy or rocky areas at heights around 1800–2700 m.
Behaviour
Diet
Their main diet consists of insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2016. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2016, with updates to August 2016. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved February 2016)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Velvety Black Tyrant. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 December 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Velvety_Black_Tyrant
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
