Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Knipolegus Higher classification Knipolegus | Phylum Chordata Family Tyrannidae Scientific name Knipolegus franciscanus Rank Species | |
Similar Bird, Knipolegus, Tyrant flycatcher, Passerine, Velvety black tyrant | ||
The Sao Francisco black tyrant, Caatinga black tyrant or Brazilian black tyrant (Knipolegus franciscanus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae.
It is endemic to Brazil. It has often been considered a subspecies of the larger white-winged black tyrant (K. aterrimus).
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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