Myiornis
| Myiornis | |
|---|---|
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| Eared pygmy tyrant (Myiornis auricularis) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Myiornis W. Bertoni, 1901 |
| Species | |
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Myiornis is a bird genus in the family Tyrannidae. Discounting the hummingbirds, they are some of the smallest birds in the world.
The following species are contained in Myiornis:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myiornis albiventris | White-bellied pygmy tyrant | Bolivia and Peru | |
 | Myiornis auricularis | Eared pygmy tyrant | Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. |
 | Myiornis atricapillus | Black-capped pygmy tyrant | Costa Rica to north-western Ecuador. |
 | Myiornis ecaudatus | Short-tailed pygmy tyrant | Amazon in northern and central South America. |
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