Caatinga Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus franciscanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusKnipolegus (Black-Tyrants)
- SpeciesKnipolegus franciscanus (Caatinga Black-Tyrant)
About the Caatinga Black-Tyrant
The Sao Francisco black tyrant (Knipolegus franciscanus), also known as the caatinga black tyrant or Brazilian black tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
The Sao Francisco black tyrant was formally described in 1928 as a subspecies of the white-winged black tyrant (K. aterrimus). By 2008 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) had treated it as a full species. Following a 2012 publication that confirmed its status, other taxonomic systems followed suit, variously calling it the Sao Francisco black tyrant and caatinga black-tyrant.
The Sao Francisco black tyrant is monotypic. The Sao Francisco black tyrant is 16 to 16.5 cm (6.3 to 6.5 in) long. One female weighed 20.5 g (0.72 oz). Adult males are almost entirely shiny black. Their wings have a wide white band at the base of the primaries that is conspicuous in flight but usually hidden when perched. Adult females have a mostly brownish gray head and upperparts with a rufous-buff rump, uppertail coverts, and base of the tail. The rest of their tail is dark. Their wings are brownish gray with whitish... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Caatinga Black-Tyrant in Chapada Diamantina National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Caatinga Black-Tyrant in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Caatinga Black-Tyrant sighting in Chapada Diamantina National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Caatinga Black-Tyrant in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Caatinga Black-Tyrant in Chapada Diamantina National Park in our monthly data.