Pseudotriccus pelzelni
The Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant (Pseudotriccus pelzelni) is a diminutive and often inconspicuous Neotropical passerine, embodying the subtle charm of its vast Tyrannidae family. Measuring approximately 9.5-10.5 cm in length and weighing a mere 7-10 grams, it is characterized by its dull bronze-olive upperparts and a contrasting grayish head. Distinctive field marks include a pale whitish lore and a faint eye-ring, which stand out against its dark bill and dark brown irides. Its underparts are t...
Primarily inhabits the humid understory and mid-story of montane cloud forests, forest edges, and regenerating secondary growth, typically at elevations ranging from 800 to 2,400 meters.
Feeds primarily on small insects and spiders, which it gleans from foliage and twigs or captures in short aerial sallies.
The Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant is a diurnal species, generally observed singly or in pairs, often associating with mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly during non-breeding periods. Its foraging strategy involves active gleaning of small insects and other arthropods from foliage and twigs, o...
The Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant is a resident species, with a disjunct distribution across the Andes of South America. Its range extends from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, southward into central Bolivia. Several recognized subspecies exhibit distinct geographical distributions, such a...
Least Concern
- The 'Pygmy Tyrant' part of its name refers to its remarkably small size, making it one of the most diminutive members of the Tyrannidae family. - Despite its small stature, it belongs to Tyrannidae, the largest family of birds in the world, with over 400 species. - Its specific epithet 'pelzeln...