Eared Pygmy Tyrant (Myiornis auricularis)
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Eared Pygmy Tyrant

Myiornis auricularis (Vieillot, 1818)

7–9 cmLength5.3 gWeight

The eared pygmy tyrant (Myiornis auricularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Eared Pygmy Tyrant has been recorded at 79 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil1,018 records
  2. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil635 records
  3. Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil483 records
More places
  1. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina391 records
  2. Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil366 records
  3. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina353 records
  4. Botucatu – Fazenda EdgárdiaBrazil309 records
  5. PN Iguazú – Ruta 101Argentina297 records
  6. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil281 records
  7. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil279 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguay

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The eared pygmy tyrant (Myiornis auricularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Eared Pygmy Tyrant?

The Eared Pygmy Tyrant is about 7–9 cm long and weighs around 5.3 g.

Where does the Eared Pygmy Tyrant live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Eared Pygmy Tyrant?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Eared Pygmy Tyrant endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Eared Pygmy Tyrant as Least Concern.

What does the Eared Pygmy Tyrant eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Eared Pygmy Tyrant in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
7–9 cm
Weight
5.3 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
40 mm
Tail
28 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Myiornis

Other birds in the genus Myiornis

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Eared Pygmy Tyrant

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