Eared Pygmy-Tyrant
NameEared Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameEared Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameMyiornis auricularis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)6.8
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-green upperparts, a bright yellow belly, and a white throat and chest. Its head features a rufous (reddish-brown) crown and a distinctive dark ear patch, with a dark bill and reddish-brown iris.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are high-pitched, thin, and insect-like, often described as a series of squeaky trills or whistles, such as 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil (from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul), eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina (Misiones province).
Identifying FeaturesExtremely small size, Rufous crown, Prominent dark ear patch, White throat contrasting with yellow belly, Olive-green back
Description
The Eared Pygmy-Tyrant is an exceptionally small and active flycatcher, known for its olive-green upperparts and bright yellow belly. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid forests.
