Tyranneutes virescens
The Tiny Tyrant-Manakin (*Tyranneutes virescens*) is a diminutive and often inconspicuous member of the Tyrannidae family, despite its common name suggesting a true manakin. Measuring a mere 9.5-10.5 cm (3.7-4.1 inches) in length and weighing 7-10 grams, it is among the smallest tyrant-flycatchers, characterized by a stocky build and short tail. Its plumage is uniformly dull olive-green, with a paler, yellowish-olive belly and a darker, grayish crown, often sporting a subtle, spiky crest that...
Found in the undershrub and mid-story of humid lowland evergreen forests, including terra firme and seasonally flooded várzea forests, typically at elevations up to 700 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, gleaning insects from foliage and making short aerial sallies; also consumes small fruits.
The Tiny Tyrant-Manakin leads a rather solitary and inconspicuous life within its dense forest habitat, active during the day but often remaining hidden. Foraging primarily involves gleaning insects from the undersides of leaves and branches, supplemented by short, agile sallies to catch airborne...
The Tiny Tyrant-Manakin boasts a wide and extensive distribution across the Amazon Basin of South America, making it a resident species throughout its range. Its year-round distribution encompasses eastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, southern Venezuela, and the vast...
Least Concern
- Despite its common name, the Tiny Tyrant-Manakin is not a true manakin (family Pipridae) but a tyrant-flycatcher (family Tyrannidae), showcasing convergent evolution in some behaviors. - It is one of the smallest members of the vast Tyrannidae family, often measuring less than 11 cm in length. ...