Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Tyrant Flycatchers :: Velvety Black-Tyrant
Velvety Black-Tyrant Knipolegus nigerrimus
Described by: Vieillot (1818)
Alternate common name(s): Velvety Black Tyrant
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
Ne. and se. Brazil;
Two populations;
(1) Ne. Brazil from w. Pernambuco, and Alagoas to c. Bahia (Chapada Diamantina, Lencois, Pai Inacio).
(2) Ce. To se. Brazil from Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo to Sao Paulo, Parana and Rio Grande do Sul (hills in vicinity of Rio de Janeiro (Corcovado, Pico da Tijuca, Pico da Gavea).
Videos
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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