Velvety Black-Tyrant

Knipolegus nigerrimus

The Velvety Black-Tyrant is a small passerine bird native to South America. It is characterized by its glossy black plumage and distinctive white wing patches. This species is often found in open grasslands, shrubby areas, and forest edges. It is an insectivorous bird, foraging for insects and small invertebrates by gleaning from foliage and occasionally catching insects in flight. The Velvety Black-Tyrant is known for its agile and acrobatic flight, often darting and hovering to catch prey. While its population size is not precisely known, it is generally considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status.

Habitat: Open grasslands, shrubby areas, forest edges