Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
NameShort-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameShort-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameMyiornis ecaudatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)6.7
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsIt has a gray crown and nape, olive-green back and wings, and pale yellowish-white underparts. A dark lore contrasts with its small, dark bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are high-pitched and insect-like, often described as a series of squeaky, rapid notes or a 'tseee-tseee-tseee' trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in northern South America, including the Amazon basin and parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresextremely small size, very short tail, gray head, olive-green back, pale underparts, active flycatching behavior
Description
The Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant is one of the world's smallest birds, characterized by its minute size and extremely short tail. This active flycatcher typically perches upright in the understory of humid forests, darting out to catch insects.
