Agriornis andicola
Agriornis andicola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusAgriornis (Shrike-Tyrants)
- SpeciesAgriornis andicola
About the Agriornis andicola
The white-tailed shrike-tyrant (Agriornis albicauda) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. The white-tailed shrike-tyrant has a complicated taxonomic history. It was formally described in 1863 as Dasycephala albicauda. What later became its subspecies A. a. pollens had been described in 1860 as Agriornis andicoloa. Soon thereafter andicoloa was discovered to have been used for a subspecies of the grey-bellied shrike tyrant (A. micropterus) so by the principle of priority the new species was renamed A. pollens. That taxon and Dasycephala albicauda were combined in the early twentieth century and again by the principle of priority the species became the present Agriornis albicauda.
The white-tailed shrike-tyrant has two subspecies, the nominate A. a. albicauda (Philippi & Landbeck, 1863) and A. a. pollens (Sclater, PL, 1869). The white-tailed shrike-tyrant is 25 to 28 cm (9.8 to 11 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. The two subspecies are practically indistinguishable though A. a. pollens may be slightly larger than the nominate. Adults have a dark gray-brown... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Agriornis andicola in Lauca 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 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Agriornis andicola in Lauca National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Agriornis andicola sighting in Lauca National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Agriornis andicola in Lauca National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Agriornis andicola in Lauca National Park in our monthly data.