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suiriri-cavaleiro

Machetornis rixosa

Least Concern

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O suiriri-cavaleiro (Machetornis rixosa) é um tiranídeo sul-americano conhecido por seu comportamento de andar sobre o dorso de bovinos e cavalos em busca de ectoparasitas e insetos perturbados. Possui coloração parda acima, amarelo vivo abaixo e coroa alaranjada. Distribui-se pelos campos abertos da América do Sul, do leste do Brasil à Argentina. É altamente territorial e agressivo, atacando aves maiores que ameaçam seu território.

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

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Machetornis rixosa (suiriri-cavaleiro)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウシタイランチョウ

Chinese 牛霸鶲

Spanish Tirano Picabuey

French Moucherolle querelleur

German Graslandtyrann

Portuguese suiriri-cavaleiro

Russian Коровий тиранн

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of suiriri-cavaleiro?

The scientific name of suiriri-cavaleiro is Machetornis rixosa. It belongs to the genus Machetornis.

What is the conservation status of suiriri-cavaleiro?

suiriri-cavaleiro (Machetornis rixosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does suiriri-cavaleiro live?

suiriri-cavaleiro is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does suiriri-cavaleiro belong to?

suiriri-cavaleiro (Machetornis rixosa) belongs to the genus Machetornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.

Is suiriri-cavaleiro endangered?

No, suiriri-cavaleiro (Machetornis rixosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does suiriri-cavaleiro belong to?

suiriri-cavaleiro (Machetornis rixosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).