Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus vitiosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The double-banded pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.

Fun Fact

The double-banded pygmy tyrant was originally described in 1921 as Cometornis vitiosus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the tropical zone, primarily in humid terra firme and secondary forest and less often várzea forest.

Diet

Prey mostly by using short upward sallies from the perch to grab it from leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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