Short-tailed Field Tyrant

Muscigralla brevicauda

Least Concern

The Short-tailed Field Tyrant is a tyrant flycatcher of Peruvian and Bolivian Andes and foothills. 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

Short-tailed Field Tyrant Range — Peruvian and Bolivian Andes and foothills

Population

≈ Unknown

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