Black-tailed Tityra
NameBlack-tailed Tityra
Common NameBlack-tailed Tityra
Scientific NameTityra cayana
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright white body, a glossy black cap extending to the nape, and black wings and tail. The bill is reddish with a black tip, and there is a prominent red orbital ring around the eye. Females are duller, with a greyish head, streaked underparts, and less extensive black on the wings and tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, buzzing, or churring notes, often delivered as a series of 'wheet' or 'twee' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in tropical South America, east of the Andes, ranging from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas south through Brazil to northern Bolivia and Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage (male), Black cap, Red orbital ring, Red bill with black tip, Stocky build
Description
The Black-tailed Tityra is a medium-sized, stocky bird found in humid lowland forests of South America. Males are strikingly patterned with a white body, black cap, and black wings and tail, while females are duller. They typically perch conspicuously in the canopy, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit.
