The velvety black tyrant (Knipolegus nigerrimus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Velvety Black-Tyrant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Knipolegus aterrimus
- Melaenornis edolioides
- Melaenornis pammelaina
- Knipolegus hudsoni
- Knipolegus cyanirostris
- Diglossa humeralis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Knipolegus
- Species
- Knipolegus nigerrimus
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