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Scale-crested pygmy tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus) El Descanso, Alto Anchicaya, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Mar 23, 2018 Colombia,Geotagged,Lophotriccus pileatus,Scale-crested pygmy tyrant,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Scale-crested pygmy tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus)

El Descanso, Alto Anchicaya, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Mar 23, 2018

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  1. What a cute bird! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Right?! I'm not that fond of many American flycatchers, drab little bastards that are a pain to identify. But this one is both very distinctive and very cute, a winning combo! Posted 6 years ago
      1. Totally! This one has spunk for sure. Posted 6 years ago

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The scale-crested pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It was given its name for the small crown-like ring of feathers on the top of its head. It raises these feathers both to attract a mate and to seem larger when frightened.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Nov 2, 2018. Captured Mar 23, 2018 13:46 in Buenaventura, Dagua, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/640s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm