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Plumbeous Tyrant
Knipolegus cabanisi Schulz, 1882
14–16 cmLength18 gWeight
The plumbeous tyrant (Knipolegus cabanisi) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia
Plumbeous Tyrant has been recorded at 14 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PP Potrero de YalaArgentina212 records
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina81 records
- PN CalileguaArgentina70 records
More places
- AstillerosBolivia63 records
- Siberia CrossroadsBolivia60 records
- Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia14 records
- SamaipataBolivia6 records
- Finca La MontañaArgentina3 records
- Norte del Campo AlegreArgentina2 records
- TamboBolivia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The plumbeous tyrant (Knipolegus cabanisi) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Plumbeous Tyrant?
The Plumbeous Tyrant is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Plumbeous Tyrant live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Peru, western Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Plumbeous Tyrant?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Plumbeous Tyrant endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Plumbeous Tyrant as Least Concern.
What does the Plumbeous Tyrant eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Plumbeous Tyrant in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–16 cm
- Weight
- 18 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 79 mm
- Tail
- 70 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern Peru, western Bolivia and northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Knipolegus
Other birds in the genus Knipolegus
Blue-billed Black TyrantKnipolegus cyanirostris
Jelski's Black TyrantKnipolegus signatus
Cinereous TyrantKnipolegus striaticeps
White-winged Black TyrantKnipolegus aterrimus
Hudson's Black TyrantKnipolegus hudsoni
Rufous-tailed TyrantKnipolegus poecilurus
Riverside TyrantKnipolegus orenocensis
Amazonian Black TyrantKnipolegus poecilocercus
Crested Black TyrantKnipolegus lophotes
Velvety Black TyrantKnipolegus nigerrimus
Sao Francisco Black TyrantKnipolegus franciscanus
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