Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
Lophotriccus galeatus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The helmeted pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
The bird was also illustrated in a hand-colored plate engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet in the Planches Enluminées D'Histoire Naturelle which was produced under the supervision of Edme-Louis Daubenton to accompany Buffon's text.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits the interior and edges of terra firme and várzea forest.
Diet
Feeds on insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance