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Great shrike tyrant

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Agriornis

Higher classification
  
Shrike-tyrant

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Tyrannidae

Scientific name
  
Agriornis lividus

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Shrike‑tyrant, Orange‑crested flycatcher, Roraiman flycatcher, Patagonian tyrant, Grey‑bellied shrike‑tyrant

The great shrike-tyrant (Agriornis lividus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile.

Small Description

It is the largest species of tyrant flycatcher at 27.5–31 cm (10.8-12.2 in) long. The body weight of this large passerine is reported to average 99.2 grams (3.5 oz.) Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and pastureland.

References

Great shrike-tyrant Wikipedia