Velvety Black-Tyrant

Knipolegus nigerrimus

Least Concern

The Velvety Black-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

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

Population

≈ Unknown

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