Order
Passeriformes
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Myiornis
 
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Version 1.0

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SPECIES

Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis atricapillus

Taylor Heaton Crisologo
Version: 1.0 — Published September 18, 2015

Priorities for Future Research

Introduction

The information base of this species could greatly benefit from observational data; therefore, it will be important to make note of any interspecific and intraspecific interactions of Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant. Specifically, research should be conducted to look at the breeding behavior, foraging times, territorial behavior, and territory size. While much information can be gathered from observation, we can also learn more my doing playback experiments to map territories and glean finer details on habitat preference.

In addition, information on Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant mating system should be a focus.

Accounts of intraspecific interactions are also needed for Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant. Observations can be made, specifically looking at predation or species-dominance relationships in Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant.

Recommended Citation

Heaton Crisologo, T. (2015). Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis atricapillus), version 1.0. In Neotropical Birds Online (T. S. Schulenberg, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/nb.bcptyr1.01