EARED PYGMY-TYRANT Myiornis auricularis ATLANTIC FOREST
One of the smallest birds in the world, the miniscule Eared Pygmy-tyrant looks like a tiny ball of yellow and green feathers as it perches head high at forest edge. Despite their size they are adaptable little birds, spending long periods perching motionless (usually in pairs) and occasionally sallying for passing insects. Its well deserved nickname in Paraguay is “Relojita” describing the repetitive call that sounds like the ticking of a clock - usually the first sign that one is in the vicinity.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE2214PH) Adult, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Sylvia Qu May 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE2215PH) Adult, Hotel Tirol, Departamento Itapúa (Regis Nossent June 2005).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE2216PH) Same individual upperwing (Regis Nossent June 2005).
FIGURE 4 - (FPAVE2217PH) Nest, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith November 2008).
VIDEO A - (FPAVE2218VI) Adult, Hotel Tirol, Departamento Itapúa (Paul Smith March 2010).
VIDEO B - (FPAVE3772VI) Adult, Mbaracayú Biosphere Reserve, Departamento Canindeyú (Paul Smith October 2012).
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Myiornis auricularis
1 (FPAVE2219RE) trills  recorded Limoy Itaipú, Departamento Alto Paraná (Myriam Velázquez September 2000).
2 (FPAVE2220RE) ticks  recorded Aguara Ñu, Departamento Canindeyú (Myriam Velázquez December 1999).
3 (FPAVE2221RE) ticks  recorded Aguara Ñu, Departamento Canindeyú (Myriam Velázquez December 1999).
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