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Riverside Tyrant

Knipolegus orenocensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Knipolegus
Species
Knipolegus orenocensis (Riverside Tyrant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワタイランチョウ
Chinese 河岸黑霸鶲
Spanish Viudita Ribereña
French Ada de l'Orénoque
German Flussufer-Dunkeltyrann
Portuguese maria-preta-ribeirinha
Russian Оринокский 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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Blue-billed Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus cyanirostris
Least Concern
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Cinereous Tyrant
Knipolegus striaticeps
Least Concern
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Crested Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus lophotes
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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Rufous-tailed Tyrant
Knipolegus poecilurus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riverside Tyrant?
The scientific name of Riverside Tyrant is Knipolegus orenocensis. It belongs to the genus Knipolegus.
What is the conservation status of Riverside Tyrant?
Riverside Tyrant (Knipolegus orenocensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riverside Tyrant live?
Riverside Tyrant is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Riverside Tyrant belong to?
Riverside Tyrant (Knipolegus orenocensis) belongs to the genus Knipolegus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Riverside Tyrant endangered?
No, Riverside Tyrant (Knipolegus orenocensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riverside Tyrant belong to?
Riverside Tyrant (Knipolegus orenocensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Riverside Tyrant?
The closest relatives of Riverside Tyrant in the genus Knipolegus include Amazonian Black-Tyrant, Andean Tyrant / Andean Black-Tyrant, Blue-billed Black-Tyrant, Cinereous Tyrant, Crested Black-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
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Blue-billed Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus cyanirostris
LC 🐾
Cinereous Tyrant
Knipolegus striaticeps
LC 🐾
Crested Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus lophotes
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Hudson's Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus hudsoni
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Plumbeous Tyrant
Knipolegus cabanisi
LC
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Riverside Tyrant
Knipolegus orenocensis
LC
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Rufous-tailed Tyrant
Knipolegus poecilurus
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Sao Francisco Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus franciscanus
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Velvety Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus nigerrimus
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White-winged Black-Tyrant
Knipolegus aterrimus
LC
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