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Revision as of 16:10, 13 February 2011
- Fluvicola pica
Identification
13.5 cm long and weighs 13g. White with a black nape, back, wings and tail. Sexes are similar, although the female may have some brown mixed with the black, and immature birds are brown where the adult is black.
Distribution
Panama, Trinidad, Venezuela, Bolivia and Argentina.
Taxonomy
Monotypic. Has been considered conspecific with Black-backed Water-Tyrant.
Habitat
Savannas and the edges of mangrove swamps.
Behaviour
The nest is a ball shape, lined with feathers, made of plant material and has a side entrance. 2-3 creamy brown spotted eggs are laid and are incubated by both parents.
Diet includes insects found in low waterside vegetation.