Fork-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
Hemitriccus furcatus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The fork-tailed tody-tyrant or fork-tailed pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
Fun Fact
The fork-tailed tody-tyrant was originally described in 1846 as Todirostrum furcatum.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in a small area of eastern Bahia and in a larger one encompassing extreme southern Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and eastern São Paulo states (Serra do Mar coastal forests).
Diet
Feeds on insects, though details are lacking.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance