Where to see
Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant
Lophotriccus pileatus
Chagres National Park leads · 5 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant?
Chagres National Park (Panama) — about 41% of wildlife watchers report a Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant sighting there, the highest of the 5 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant?
Tenorio Volcano National Park (about 34%), Arenal Volcano National Park (about 25%), Machalilla National Park (about 21%) are the next best options.