Black-crested Tit-Tyrant

Anairetes nigrocristatus

Least Concern

The Black-crested Tit-Tyrant is a tyrant flycatcher of Andean forests, scrub, and highland valleys of western South America. It feeds mostly on insects captured by quick sallies, gleaning, or ground pounces, with some species also taking fruit. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact habitat, connected woodland, and healthy insect populations remain important locally.

Family

Tyrannidae

Group

Tyrant Flycatchers

Range

Black-crested Tit-Tyrant Range — Andean forests, scrub, and highland valleys of western South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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