Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
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The Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny Tyrannid, notable for its distinctive, often raised, crest resembling a small helmet. It inhabits humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland forests in northeastern South America, including the Guianas, Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid forests. Look for its tiny size and the characteristic helmet-like crest. Listen for its high-pitched, buzzy calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often within mixed-species flocks. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland forests in northeastern South America, including the Guianas, Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid forests. Look for its tiny size and the characteristic helmet-like crest. Listen for its high-pitched, buzzy calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often within mixed-species flocks. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its helmet-like crest is a key identification feature, especially when the bird is agitated or displaying, making it stand out among other pygmy-tyrants.
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