Sharp-tailed Tyrant

Culicivora caudacuta

Least Concern

The Sharp-tailed Tyrant is a tyrant flycatcher of open grasslands, savannas, and dry scrub of central and southern 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

Sharp-tailed Tyrant Range — Open grasslands, savannas, and dry scrub of central and southern South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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