The tufted tit-tyrant is a tiny flycatcher found in the Andean regions of South America. Despite its small size, it sports a bold personality and an impressive spiky crest that gives it a perpetually surprised look. This active little bird flits constantly through shrubs and low branches, hunting insects with quick, darting flights. Its name reflects both its appearance and its feisty, territorial behavior, often chasing off much larger birds from its space. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/400th of a second.
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The tufted tit-tyrant is a tiny flycatcher found in the Andean regions of South America. Despite its small size, it sports a bold personality and an impressive spiky crest that gives it a perpetually surprised look. This active little bird flits constantly through shrubs and low branches, hunting insects with quick, darting flights. Its name reflects both its appearance and its feisty, territorial behavior, often chasing off much larger birds from its space. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/400th of a second.
What a perky little bird that is. Nice capture!
They kept me busy in-between puma sightings.
Small but feisty! ! He’s a beaut and my kind of bird! Gotta love the little ones
No doubt. If you bother to look, there’s usually a pretty cool little bird hanging around nearby..