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Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant

Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant

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The Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant is a tiny, active flycatcher distinguishable by its prominent pale eye-ring. It is a resident of tropical forests in South America.
Where to spot
Found in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland forests across northern and central South America, including Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, and parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Look specifically for the pale eye-ring and its small size. Its high-pitched, often buzzy calls are also key to finding it in dense foliage.
When to spot
Best observed during active foraging periods in the morning and late afternoon, year-round.
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File:Hemitriccus orbitatus -Parque Estadual da Serra da Cantareira, Sao Paulo, Brazil-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hemitriccus orbitatus - Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hemitriccus orbitatus - Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant 2.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its conspicuous eye-ring makes it one of the more easily identifiable members of the otherwise challenging tody-tyrant group.
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