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Great shrike-tyrant

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Great shrike-tyrant
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Agriornis
Species:
A. lividus
Binomial name
Agriornis lividus
(Kittlitz, 1835)

The great shrike-tyrant (Agriornis lividus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Chile and adjacent areas of south-western Argentina.

Small Description

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It is the largest species of tyrant flycatcher at 27.5–31 cm (10.8-12.2 in) long. The body weight of this large passerine is reported to average 99.2 grams (3.5 oz.)[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and pastureland.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Agriornis lividus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22700095A93761030. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22700095A93761030.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses by John B. Dunning Jr. (Editor). CRC Press (1992), ISBN 978-0-8493-4258-5.