Black-backed Water-Tyrant
Black-backed Water-Tyrant
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The Black-backed Water-Tyrant is a medium-sized flycatcher of central South America, characterized by its clean black back and white underparts, with a partial dark cap.
Where to spot
Marshes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers in central and southeastern South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina).
How to spot
Look for its crisp black back and white underparts. The dark cap is not always complete. It perches low over water or on emergent vegetation, often flicking its tail.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Easily observed throughout the day near water.
Where to spot
Marshes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers in central and southeastern South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina).
How to spot
Look for its crisp black back and white underparts. The dark cap is not always complete. It perches low over water or on emergent vegetation, often flicking its tail.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Easily observed throughout the day near water.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often seen in pairs, diligently foraging along the edges of water bodies, actively pursuing insects from low perches.
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- 219 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 16 hours ago
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