Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant

It is a species of the forest canopy, coming lower at edges and clearings, and in second growth and semi-open woodland. It occurs up to an altitude of 900 m. It is fairly common, except in arid areas. In Costa Rica and most of Panama it is restricted to the Caribbean lowlands, while essentially restricted to the humid parts of the Chocó further south. The female builds a 15 cm long pouch nest with a round side entrance, which is suspended from a thin branch 1-7 m high in a tree. The female incubates the two brown-blotched white eggs for 15–16 days to hatching.

The Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant, Myiornis atricapillus, is the smallest passerine bird in its range, though larger than its cousin, the Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant. This tyrant flycatcher occurs from Costa Rica to north-western Ecuador. It is a species of the forest canopy, coming lower at edges and clearings, and in second growth and semi-open woodland. It occurs up to an altitude of 900 m. It is fairly common, except in arid areas. More

* Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant (Myiornis atricapillus) * Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant (Myiornis ecaudatus) Stub icon This article about a tyrant flycatcher is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More

The black-capped pygmy tyrant is the smallest passerine (perching bird) on earth... at least, according to my guide (the short-tailed pygmy tyrant, as Judd pointed out, is considered smaller by some). It spends most of the time way up in the canopy, so a ground level view is definitely a rare treat. Become a fan on Facebook and see more photos at www.maxwaugh.com. This photo has notes. Move your mouse over the photo to see them. More