Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant
Euscarthmus meloryphus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusEuscarthmus (Scrub-Tyrants)
- SpeciesEuscarthmus meloryphus (Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant)
About the Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant
The fulvous-crowned scrub tyrant, or tawny-crowned pygmy-tyrant, (Euscarthmus meloryphus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
The fulvous-crowned scrub tyrant has two subspecies, the nominate E. m. meloryphus (Wied, 1831) and E. m. paulus (Bangs, 1899). What is now the fulvous-faced scrub tyrant (E. fulviceps) was previously a third subspecies; the full species at that time was called the tawny-crowned pygmy tyrant. Following the split most taxonomic systems gave E. meloryphus sensu stricto its present common name to avoid confusion with the pre-split species and other, unrelated, species called "pygmy tyrants". However, as of late 2024 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains the original common name.
The fulvous-crowned scrub tyrant is 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 5 to 10 g (0.18 to 0.35 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a drab brownish crown with a weak crest and rufous central crown feathers that are somewhat hidden. They... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant in El Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 6 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 7 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 9 | Tayrona National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant in El Impenetrable National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant sighting in El Impenetrable National Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant in El Impenetrable National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant in El Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.