🌎 Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) The black phoebe is a small, dark bird in the tyrant-flycatcher family with a sooty-black body and a bright white belly. It has a thin, black bill and often flicks its tail. Found in the Americas, from southwestern USA to Argentina, it favours habitats close by water sources. It perches conspicuously, then darts out to catch insects in flight. It often returns to the same perch. Its distinctive "chip" call and tail-wagging are characteristic behaviours. Six subspecies are commonly recognized. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by stephmcblack via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/black-phoebe-bird-branch-perched-6160613/ XQUI

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🌎 Spectacled tyrant (Hymenops perspicillatus) The spectacled tyrant is a small bird with a distinctive appearance. It has a mostly black plumage, with a little white showing on the wings at rest, and a conspicuous white "spectacle" around its eye. It is found in South America, in countries such as Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. It prefers open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands. The Spectacled tyrant is a flycatcher, meaning it catches insects in mid-air. It is usually seen perching on a branch or fence post, waiting for prey to fly by. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay NXJM

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