Black-capped Pygmy-tyrant
Myiornis atricapillus
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The Black-capped Pygmy-tyrant is one of the world's smallest passerines, a tiny tyrant flycatcher of Central and South American humid forests, with a conspicuous black cap, olive-green upperparts, and yellowish underparts. It inhabits the mid-story and canopy of lowland and foothill tropical forests from Costa Rica to Bolivia and Brazil. It feeds on tiny insects, gleaning them from fine foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.9 cm | 2.7 in |
| Weight | 5.425 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Myiornis |
| Species | Myiornis atricapillus |
Distribution
Black-capped Pygmy-tyrant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family