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File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) on Capybara.jpg

Cattle Tyrant

Cattle Tyrant

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The Cattle Tyrant is a distinctive and highly terrestrial tyrant flycatcher found across much of South America. It is often seen foraging on the ground, frequently associated with livestock.
Where to spot
Widespread across South America, from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina, and also found in Trinidad. Prefers open grasslands, pastures, savannas, and agricultural areas, especially where livestock are present.
How to spot
Look for this striking black-and-yellow bird walking or running on the ground, often near cattle. Its bold yellow underparts and black upperparts with white wing patches are unmistakable. It has a distinctive, somewhat upright posture.
When to spot
Resident year-round in most of its range. Easily seen throughout the day, particularly when foraging in open fields.
File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) on Capybara.jpg
File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) on capybara.JPG
File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa flavigularis).jpg
File:Flickr - Dario Sanches - SUIRIRI-CAVALEIRO (Machetornis rixosa) (2).jpg
File:Machetornis rixosa-standing.jpg
File:Machetornis rixosa (30579151962).jpg
File:Machetornis rixosa (Sirirí bueyero) (14175123169).jpg
File:Machetornis rixosa (picabuey).jpg
File:Machetornis rixosa - Filipi Miranda Soares - 417837069.jpeg
File:Machetornis rixosa Cattle Tyrant.JPG
File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) on Capybara.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) on capybara.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa flavigularis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Dario Sanches - SUIRIRI-CAVALEIRO (Machetornis rixosa) (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Machetornis rixosa-standing.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Machetornis rixosa (30579151962).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Machetornis rixosa (Sirirí bueyero) (14175123169).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Machetornis rixosa (picabuey).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Machetornis rixosa - Filipi Miranda Soares - 417837069.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Machetornis rixosa Cattle Tyrant.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
As its name suggests, the Cattle Tyrant frequently associates with grazing animals like cattle, horses, or capybaras, catching insects flushed by their movements.
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