Tyranneutes stolzmanni
The Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin, *Tyranneutes stolzmanni*, is a petite and often inconspicuous resident of the Amazonian understory. Measuring a mere 8.5-9 cm (3.3-3.5 inches) and weighing 6.5-8.5 g, it is one of the smallest manakins. Both sexes exhibit a generally olive-green plumage, with slightly paler, yellowish-olive underparts and a short tail. Males possess a brilliant yellow crown patch, which is typically concealed beneath duller feathers unless the bird is agitated or engaged in specific ...
This species primarily inhabits the mid-story and subcanopy of humid evergreen forests, including both terra firme and várzea types, often at low to mid-elevations (up to 600m).
Its diet consists primarily of small fruits, particularly berries from the Melastomataceae family, supplemented by small insects caught through gleaning or aerial sallying.
The Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin is diurnal, typically observed alone or occasionally joining mixed-species foraging flocks, exhibiting a more solitary nature than many of its manakin relatives. It employs a foraging strategy of quiet perching followed by short, acrobatic sallies to catch insects or quic...
The Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin boasts a wide distribution across the vast Amazon Basin of South America. Its breeding range encompasses eastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia, extending eastward across Amazonian Brazil. It is also found throughout the Guianas, including G...
Least Concern
- Despite its common name 'Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin,' it belongs to the Manakin family (Pipridae) and not the Tyrant-Flycatcher family (Tyrannidae). - It is one of the smallest manakins, barely larger than some hummingbirds, making it challenging to spot in dense forest. - Males possess a brilliant y...