Amazonian black tyrant, Inírida, Colombia

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Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Hi Ferdy, I think your bird is actually a black manakin. Compared with my bird, notice the shorter tail and bill, and different silhouette.
Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks. I shall now enter the dangerous territory of disagreeing with you. From what I remember, this one was ID-ed by call. Also, the bill is likely due to the angle. Similar:
  https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/375685031
  
  Finally, the black manakin is described as having a black tip on the bill, not seen here. Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Hmmm interesting. Though I wouldn't put too much weight on the bill tip, see this one: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/216248371
    
    Habitat would be a good clue, though I understand both species occur around Inírida. Was this in white-sand forest or flooded forest?
    
    Also, what are you do doing up at this ungodly hour, you mad lad? hahahah Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I'm a night owl :)
      
      Inirida has stretches of white sand forest, I honestly don't know where it begins and ends, or whether you would consider the area white sand as a whole? Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Hmm I honestly don't understand the fine variation of all the white-sand associated ecosystems very well. The key is whether or not this was in varzea, which is the preferred habitat of the black tyrant.
        If you can, would mind asking your guide for confirmation? I can also ask a couple birder friends of mine to weigh in. Posted 2 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Sure, I'll ask Manuel again and let you know. Posted 2 years ago

The Amazonian black tyrant

The Amazonian black tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical swamps.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant