Order Passeriformes Higher classification Tyranneutes | Phylum Chordata Family Pipridae Scientific name Tyranneutes stolzmanni Rank Species | |
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Similar Tyranneutes, Manakin, Bird, Tiny tyrant‑manakin, Jet manakin | ||
Dwarf tyrant manakin tyranneutes stolzmanni mit colombia birding tour manakins colombia
The dwarf tyrant-manakin or dwarf tyranneutes (Tyranneutes stolzmanni) is a species of bird in the Pipridae family.
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- Dwarf tyrant manakin tyranneutes stolzmanni mit colombia birding tour manakins colombia
- Dwarf tyrant manakin tyranneutes stolzmanni mit colombia birding tour
- Distribution and habitat
- Description
- Behavior
- References
Dwarf tyrant manakin tyranneutes stolzmanni mit colombia birding tour
Distribution and habitat
It is found throughout most of the Amazon Basin, except the area east of the Rio Negro. Rarely found at the edges of the forest, it prefers being at the mid-strata level deep in the forest. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Description
The dwarf tyrant-manakin is dull olive above, but lights to a yellow-olive below. It has a short tail.
Behavior
These birds rarely move, but produce a distinctive two-note call, which readily identifies them.
References
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