Cinereous Tyrant
NameCinereous Tyrant
Common NameCinereous Tyrant
Scientific NameKnipolegus cinereus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly dark gray to blackish, often appearing sooty, with a slightly paler belly. The most distinctive feature is its bright reddish-brown iris, contrasting with the dark head. The bill and legs are black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tseep' notes, often given in a rapid series. It may also produce a more complex, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Bolivia, western Paraguay, and northern Argentina, inhabiting dry chaco, open woodlands, and savanna environments.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dark gray plumage, Bright reddish-brown eyes, Small black bill, Flycatcher posture, Short tail
Description
The Cinereous Tyrant is a small, dark flycatcher characterized by its uniform dusky-gray plumage and striking reddish-brown eyes. It typically perches conspicuously in open woodlands and scrub, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
