Drab-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant
NameDrab-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameDrab-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus diops
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a slightly browner crown. Underparts are whitish to pale yellowish, with a faint olive wash on the flanks and a dull, drab yellowish-olive breast. It has a distinct pale yellowish eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often delivered rapidly. It can also produce a trilled or buzzing call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Overall drab olive-green plumage, Distinct pale yellowish eye-ring, Pale underparts with a dull, drab breast
Description
This tiny flycatcher is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts, often with a yellowish wash. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, actively gleaning insects from foliage.
