Hemitriccus mirandae
The Buff-breasted Tody-Tyrant (Hemitriccus mirandae) is a diminutive and often elusive member of the Tyrannidae family, a diverse group of New World flycatchers. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm (4 inches) in length and weighing a mere 7-8 grams, this tiny avian jewel is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, a striking buff-colored breast and belly, and a contrasting white throat. A subtle pale eye-ring and a slender, dark bill further aid in identification, though its cryptic nature i...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid montane and foothill forests, often favoring forest edges and clearings with dense vegetation. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,400 meters above sea level.
Mainly insectivorous, consuming small insects, spiders, and other arthropods gleaned from foliage or caught in short aerial sallies.
The Buff-breasted Tody-Tyrant is a highly active and diurnal insectivore, spending its days tirelessly foraging within the dense undergrowth. It employs a rapid foraging strategy, primarily 'hover-gleaning' insects from the undersides of leaves and twigs, but also making short, acrobatic aerial s...
The Buff-breasted Tody-Tyrant is endemic to a restricted portion of the Atlantic Forest biome in eastern Brazil. Its primary distribution extends through the mountainous regions of Bahia and Minas Gerais states, with some localized populations also known from adjacent areas. This species is a res...
Least Concern
- The 'Tody-Tyrant' in its name refers to its somewhat flattened bill, resembling that of a Tody, combined with its classification within the Tyrannidae (tyrant-flycatchers) family. - This species is an endemic resident of the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome of eastern Brazil, making it a...