Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant

This bird is a resident of tall humid forests, but is occasionally found in more open woodland, specifically around treefalls and tall trees in clearings. It is fairly common through most of its range, but is easily overlooked - in part due to its insect or frog-like voice.

The Short-tailed 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 Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant, Myiornis ecaudatus, is not only the smallest member of the tyrant-flycatcher family, but is also the smallest passerine on earth. The Pygmy Tyrant is widespread throughout most of the Amazon in northern and central South America. This bird is a resident of tall humid forests, but is occasionally found in more open woodland, specifically around treefalls and tall trees in clearings. More

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Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant ( Myiornis ecaudatus) Howard and Moore 2nd edition (incl. ? suppl): Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant ( Myiornis ecaudatus) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (as published): Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant ( Myiornis ecaudatus) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 1.2): Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant ( Myiornis ecaudatus) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 2.1): Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant ( Myiornis ecaudatus) Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. corrigenda 3. More

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. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. More

* Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant, Myiornis ecaudatus * Genus Lophotriccus * Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant, Lophotriccus pileatus * Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant, Lophotriccus vitiosus * Long-crested Pygmy Tyrant, Lophotriccus eulophotes * Helmeted Pygmy Tyrant, Lophotriccus galeatus * Pale-eyed Pygmy Tyrant, Lophotriccus pilaris * Genus Oncostoma More