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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Tyrannidae

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
20 cm
Body Mass
29.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 59

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 59).

DEF 38

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 38).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Panama to Southeastern South America Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Machetornis rixosa flavigularis

    e Panama, n Colombia and n Venezuela

  • Machetornis rixosa obscurodorsalis

    e Colombia, e Ecuador and sw Venezuela

  • Machetornis rixosa rixosa

    ec Brazil to e Bolivia, Paraguay, n Argentina and Uruguay

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Machetornis rixosa

Which family does it belong to?

Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Panama to Southeastern South America

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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