Eared Pygmy Tyrant
Myiornis auricularis
The Eared Pygmy Tyrant (Myiornis auricularis) is a uncommon tyrant flycatcher found in 3 countries, weighing about 5 g. The eared pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the Eared Pygmy Tyrant
The eared pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The eared pygmy tyrant is about 7 to 9 cm (2.8 to 3.5 in) long and weighs about 5 g (0.18 oz). It is a very small, large-headed bird with a dramatic facial pattern. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a buffish cinnamon area surrounding the eye, whitish ear coverts with a black crescent behind them, and a black patch below the eye. Their crown is bright olive with a brown tinge, their nape and neck gray, and their back and rump bright olive. Voice: The eared pygmy tyrant's song is a "very high, short, clear trill, often preceded by lower, short 'wit', together as 'wit-trruh' ". Its call is "high, stressed 'pic' notes".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Eared Pygmy Tyrant can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Eared Pygmy Tyrant?
- The eared pygmy tyrant is about 7 to 9 cm (2.8 to 3.5 in) long and weighs about 5 g (0.18 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Eared Pygmy Tyrant?
- The Eared Pygmy Tyrant is a tiny sized bird weighing about 5 g.
- Where can you see an Eared Pygmy Tyrant?
- The Eared Pygmy Tyrant occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to an Eared Pygmy Tyrant?
- The Eared Pygmy Tyrant is most easily confused with the Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant, the Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant and the White-bellied Pygmy Tyrant.
- Is the Eared Pygmy Tyrant endangered?
- The Eared Pygmy Tyrant is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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