Cock-tailed Tyrant
Cock-tailed Tyrant
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The Cock-tailed Tyrant is a distinctive and globally threatened flycatcher of central South America, named for the male's unusual, stiffly cocked tail feathers.
Where to spot
Open grasslands and moist savannas, often with tall grasses, in central Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
How to spot
Look for the male's unmistakable stiff, cocked tail. It often perches low in tall grass or on fence posts. Its displays involve short, buoyant flights.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but best observed during the breeding season (austral spring/summer) when males are actively displaying.
Where to spot
Open grasslands and moist savannas, often with tall grasses, in central Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
How to spot
Look for the male's unmistakable stiff, cocked tail. It often perches low in tall grass or on fence posts. Its displays involve short, buoyant flights.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but best observed during the breeding season (austral spring/summer) when males are actively displaying.
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The male's unique tail, consisting of stiff, bent feathers, is used in an elaborate display during courtship, making it an extraordinary sight.
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