The White-bellied Pygmy-Tyrant is a minute Tyrannid, distinguished by its white belly contrasting with its olive-green back. It inhabits humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests along the Andes, from northern Venezuela through Colombia to Peru.
How to spot
Search the mid-story and sub-canopy for tiny, active birds. Look for the contrasting white belly and listen for its high-pitched, often soft, vocalizations.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often accompanying mixed-species flocks. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests along the Andes, from northern Venezuela through Colombia to Peru.
How to spot
Search the mid-story and sub-canopy for tiny, active birds. Look for the contrasting white belly and listen for its high-pitched, often soft, vocalizations.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often accompanying mixed-species flocks. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its small size makes it incredibly nimble, allowing it to navigate dense foliage with ease while foraging for tiny insects.
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