Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant
Euscarthmus fulviceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusEuscarthmus (Scrub-Tyrants)
- SpeciesEuscarthmus fulviceps (Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant)
About the Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant
The fulvous-faced scrub tyrant, or tawny-fronted pygmy-tyrant (Euscarthmus fulviceps) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Colombia. What is now the fulvous-faced scrub tyrant was previously a subspecies of what was then the tawny-crowned pygmy tyrant (E. meloryphus). After the split most taxonomic systems renamed its former parent the fulvous-crowned scrub tyrant and gave this species its current 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 for E. meloryphus and calls this species the tawny-fronted pygmy-tyrant.
The fulvous-faced scrub tyrant is monotypic. The fulvous-faced scrub tyrant is 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 5.3 to 7.6 g (0.19 to 0.27 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a cinnamon brown crown with a weak crest and a small rufous central crown patch that is somewhat hidden. Their face is mostly fulvous. Their upperparts are cinnamon brown... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant in Podocarpus 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 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant in Podocarpus National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant in Podocarpus National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Fulvous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.