Amazonian Black-Tyrant
NameAmazonian Black-Tyrant
Common NameAmazonian Black-Tyrant
Scientific NameKnipolegus poecilocercus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a slight blue sheen, especially visible in good light. Females are similar but may have a slightly duller black plumage. Both sexes have a pale bill base.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'tsit' call, often given singly or in short series. It also has a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon Basin, primarily in southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, small size, pale bill base, upright posture, found in forest understory
Description
The Amazonian Black-Tyrant is a small, entirely black flycatcher found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It typically perches upright on branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
