Eared Pygmy Tyrant
A species of Stub-tailed Pygmy-tyrants Scientific name : Myiornis auricularis Genus : Stub-tailed Pygmy-tyrants
Eared Pygmy Tyrant, A species of Stub-tailed Pygmy-tyrants
Botanical name: Myiornis auricularis
Genus: Stub-tailed Pygmy-tyrants
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The eared pygmy tyrant (Myiornis auricularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. The birds are usually found in humid forest and at edges, from sea level to 1200 m, and looking for food in lower growth or the midstory. Their main source of food is insects and their nests are usually found quite low above the ground, shaped like a purse, with a side entrance. 
Size
7 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Eared Pygmy Tyrant primarily consumes insects and forages at 2–3 meters above ground in lower to middle vegetation. Exhibits rapid perch changes and engages in buzzing flights to agitate leaves and capture prey, showcasing a specialized hunting technique.
Habitat
The eared Pygmy Tyrant typically inhabits humid forests and forest edges, thriving in the dense, shrubby undergrowth. It has a preference for habitats characterized by thick vegetation along clearings and is occasionally found in peripheral meadow trees adjacent to these forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Eared Pygmy Tyrant 
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