Brown-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant
NameBrown-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameBrown-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus obsoletus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a brownish-olive head and faint streaking. It has pale lores and a dark eye. The underparts are dull whitish to pale brownish-olive, often with a faint brownish wash across the breast. Wings are dusky with pale edgings, and the tail is dusky.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, rapid notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid montane forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green plumage, brownish wash on breast, pale lores, dark eye, short tail
Description
A very small, inconspicuous flycatcher found in humid montane forests. It typically forages in the understory, often flicking its wings and tail while searching for insects. Its olive-green plumage provides excellent camouflage within its dense forest habitat.
