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Rufous-tailed Tyrant

Knipolegus poecilurus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Passeriformes (पासरीफ़ोर्मीज़)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Knipolegus
Species
Knipolegus poecilurus (Rufous-tailed Tyrant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカオタイランチョウ
Chinese 棕尾霸鹟
Spanish Viudita Colicolorada
French Ada à queue rousse
German Fahlbauch-Dunkeltyrann
Portuguese maria-preta-de-cauda-ruiva
Russian Рыжехвостый болотный тиранн

Similar Species in Knipolegus

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Amazonian Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus poecilocercus
Least Concern
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Andean Tyrant / Andean Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus signatus
Least Concern
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Cinereous Tyrant
Knipolegus striaticeps
Least Concern
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Hudson's Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus hudsoni
Least Concern
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Plumbeous Tyrant
Knipolegus cabanisi
Least Concern
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Sao Francisco Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus franciscanus
Least Concern
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Blue-billed Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus cyanirostris
Least Concern
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Velvety Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus nigerrimus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-tailed Tyrant?
The scientific name of Rufous-tailed Tyrant is Knipolegus poecilurus. It belongs to the genus Knipolegus.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-tailed Tyrant?
Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous-tailed Tyrant live?
Rufous-tailed Tyrant is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Rufous-tailed Tyrant belong to?
Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus) belongs to the genus Knipolegus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Rufous-tailed Tyrant endangered?
No, Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous-tailed Tyrant belong to?
Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous-tailed Tyrant?
The closest relatives of Rufous-tailed Tyrant in the genus Knipolegus include Amazonian Black-Tyrant, Andean Tyrant / Andean Black-Tyrant, Cinereous Tyrant, Hudson's Black-Tyrant, Plumbeous Tyrant.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Knipolegus — 12 Species

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Amazonian Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus poecilocercus
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Andean Tyrant / Andean Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus signatus
LC 🐾
Cinereous Tyrant
Knipolegus striaticeps
LC 🐾
Hudson's Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus hudsoni
LC 🐾
Plumbeous Tyrant
Knipolegus cabanisi
LC
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Rufous-tailed Tyrant
Knipolegus poecilurus
LC
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Sao Francisco Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus franciscanus
LC 🐾
Blue-billed Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus cyanirostris
LC 🐾
Velvety Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus nigerrimus
LC 🐾
White-winged Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus aterrimus
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Riverside Tyrant
Knipolegus orenocensis
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Crested Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus lophotes
LC
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