Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant

Agriornis montanus

The Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant (Agriornis montanus) is a medium-sized bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinctive black bill and a grayish-brown plumage with a white throat and belly. This species is known for its habit of perching on exposed branches or wires, from where it hunts for insects and small vertebrates. It is often found in open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and agricultural areas at high elevations. The Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant is known for its melodious and varied song, which it uses to communicate and defend its territory.

Habitat: Andean grasslands and shrublands