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South America
Thick-billed Tyrant
Empidonax verticalis
About this species
A characteristic species of the Tyrannidae family, the Thick-billed Tyrant occupies tropical regions throughout South America. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Thick-billed Tyrant is part of the order Passeriformes and the Tyrannidae family. Its preferred habitat is tropical, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Tyrannidae family and Passeriformes order.