Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus pileatus

Least Concern

The Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant is a tyrant flycatcher of Amazon Basin and Guianan forests. It feeds mostly on insects captured by quick sallies, gleaning, or ground pounces, with some species also taking fruit. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact habitat, connected woodland, and healthy insect populations remain important locally.

Family

Tyrannidae

Group

Tyrant Flycatchers

Range

Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Range — Amazon Basin and Guianan forests

Population

≈ Unknown

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