The male shows two black tail feathers, broad and greatly elongated, shaped like a racket. On a body of about 20 cm, those feathers extend it to around 31 cm during the breeding season. It is one of the most sought-after targets for birders who travel to Iberá.
Behaviour
The male performs a spectacular courtship flight, displaying its tail feathers in rising waves. Eats insects in damp grasslands.
How and when to see it
Spring and summer during the breeding season. Mornings in the tall grasslands of Portals San Nicolás and Cambyretá.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where strange-tailed tyrant has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where strange-tailed tyrant lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Excursiones Yetapá (Eduardo Alegre)
Excursions in the Iberá based in San Miguel, run by licensed guide Eduardo (Gualo)…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameStrange-tailed Tyrant
- Scientific nameAlectrurus risora
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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