Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant

The Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant, scientifically known as Pseudotriccus pelzelni, is a diminutive and rather inconspicuous bird belonging to the family Tyrannidae.

Identification Tips

This species can be recognized by its modest size and the distinctive bronze-olive coloration that adorns its plumage, a characteristic that lends the bird its common name.

Habitat

The Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant is a denizen of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, where it can be found flitting through the understory, often obscured by dense foliage.

Distribution

The geographical range of this bird extends across several countries in South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru, where it is a resident species.

Conservation status

According to the IUCN Red List, the Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant is currently classified as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, the species does not face any imminent threats to its survival.