Double-banded pygmy tyrant

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.

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Distribution

Region

Amazon Basin and the Guianas

Typical Environment

Occurs in lowland tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. Prefers humid evergreen forest, especially the shaded understory with abundant vines, saplings, and thickets. Often found along forest edges, streamside tangles, and gaps with dense secondary growth. It keeps to lower strata, typically within a few meters of the ground, where it forages methodically. Frequently associates with mixed-species understory flocks.

Altitude Range

0–1000 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size7–9 cm

Wing Span12–16 cm

Male Weight0.006 kg

Female Weight0.006 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

One of the tiniest tyrant flycatchers, the double-banded pygmy tyrant often stays low in dense understory and vine tangles where it can be hard to spot. It gets its name from the two dusky bands across its upper breast. Despite its size, it is an active predator of tiny insects and frequently joins mixed-species flocks. Its high, thin calls are often the best clue to its presence.

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Behaviour

Temperament

skulking yet active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats with brief sallies

Social Behavior

Usually found singly or in pairs, often accompanying mixed-species flocks in the understory. Likely monogamous, maintaining small territories within dense growth. Nests are typically small, suspended or pensile structures made of fine fibers and placed low to mid-understory. Both parents are believed to participate in parental care.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Voice is high-pitched and thin, consisting of short, sibilant notes and delicate trills. Calls can sound insect-like and are often repeated at regular intervals, aiding detection in dense vegetation.

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Requires Supplement

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