Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant
NameScale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameScale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameMyiornis squamiventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)6.7
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures an olive-green back and a distinctive brownish crown with darker scaling, giving it a 'scaled' appearance. Its underparts are pale greyish-white, and its dark wings are marked with two yellowish wing bars.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, insect-like 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes, often delivered in a rapid, repetitive series.
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, Scaled brownish crown, Olive-green upperparts, Two yellowish wing bars, Upright posture
Description
This tiny tyrant-flycatcher is one of the smallest birds in the world, known for its active foraging behavior in the forest understory. It often perches upright, flicking its wings and tail as it hunts for small insects.
