Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant
NameDouble-banded Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameDouble-banded Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameLophotriccus vitiosus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with paler yellowish-white underparts. The crown is dark with fine streaking and a pale supercilium. Dark wings feature two prominent yellowish wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tseet' notes or a rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls, sometimes described as squeaky or wheezy.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, olive-green plumage, streaked crown, two yellowish wing-bars, pale supercilium
Description
The Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant is a very small, active flycatcher found in the understory of humid montane forests. It is characterized by its olive-green plumage, distinctive streaked crown, and two prominent yellowish wing-bars. This species primarily forages for insects, often gleaning them from foliage.
