Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant
NameRufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameRufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameMyiornis ruficeps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)6.8
Weight (g)4.8
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinctive bright rufous crown and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back and grayish underparts. Its wings and tail are brownish, and it has a small, dark eye and a short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or a rapid, descending trill, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesExtremely small size, Bright rufous head, Olive-green back, Grayish underparts, Active foraging behavior, High-pitched, thin calls
Description
The Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant is an exceptionally small and active flycatcher found in humid montane forests. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story, often flicking its tail as it moves through dense vegetation.
