
Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant
A species of Crested Pygmy-tyrants Scientific name : Lophotriccus vitiosus Genus : Crested Pygmy-tyrants
Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant, A species of Crested Pygmy-tyrants
Botanical name: Lophotriccus vitiosus
Genus: Crested Pygmy-tyrants
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Description

The double-banded pygmy tyrant (Lophotriccus vitiosus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland.

Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant primarily consumes insects, employing fly-catching techniques from a discreet perch in the rainforest canopy. It exhibits specialized hunting behaviors for various small arthropods.
Habitat
The habitat of double-banded Pygmy Tyrant primarily consists of humid tropical terra firme forests, including areas where these forest types transition to edges or clearings, as well as várzea forests and regions of secondary growth. These environments are characterized by a rich biodiversity and a generally moist climate that supports the dense vegetation essential for the bird's survival and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Crested Pygmy-tyrants Species
Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant