Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant
A species of Pseudotriccus Pygmy-tyrants Scientific name : Pseudotriccus ruficeps Genus : Pseudotriccus Pygmy-tyrants
Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant, A species of Pseudotriccus Pygmy-tyrants
Botanical name: Pseudotriccus ruficeps
Genus: Pseudotriccus Pygmy-tyrants
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Description
The rufous-headed pygmy tyrant (Pseudotriccus ruficeps) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant primarily feeds on insects, foraging alone or in small groups. Prefers dense forest undergrowth and utilizes short, explosive upward strikes to capture prey, with an audible snap of the bill.
Habitat
The rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant typically resides in moist montane and cloud forests, often frequenting vine thickets and the edges of these forests. It is most commonly associated with regions that have dense vegetative growth and a high humidity, indicative of the broader canopy-covered mountainous areas where such forests are found.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Species
Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant 
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