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Mosqueta Enana, Eared Pygmy-Tyrant, Myiornis auricularis.
Especie # 1.940
Parque Estadual Intervales
Estado de São Paulo
Brasil
I photographed this Pied Water-Tyrant (Fluvicola pica) at the Hacienda El Triunfo Private Nature Reserve, near Honda, Tolima, Colombia, in October 2019. Males are mostly white, with a black hindcrown and nape, black wings and a mottled black-and-white back. It is described as active and perky, constantly flicking its tail down and up. It feeds on insects, gleaning them from floating and emergent plants, from the water's surface and from open ground. It often sits on low perches such as fence posts and floating vegetation. Both sexes build the nest, a round ball of dry grass and leaves with a side entrance, lined with feathers. IUCN lists it as Least Concern, though its numbers are believed to be falling.
I made this frame with a Pentax K-1 and the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6, at 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800. Local guides keep checking the camera-trap sites set up with Imperial College London and the Universidad de los Andes, as part of long-term monitoring.
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A Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) found in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas, where it certainly does not belong. This species is native to parts of South America and southern Central America, and was first spotted here a few weeks ago. No one knows how it got here, but one theory has it arriving as a stowaway on a ship. The area it is hanging around is not far from the port. This bird got its name from its pugnacious attitude with other birds, and its habit of stealing nests.
This Cattle Tyrant was one of many that we saw this past August in Brazil. They were a lot of fun because they would generally walk right up to us, often too close to even photograph. I guess they must have been expecting us to flush insects for them to catch.
Machetornis rixosa
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Jean got a new hummingbird feeder for Christmas and its been very popular. This little guy (male Anna's Hummingbird) was just a tyrant yesterday, defending his feeder fiercely. But what else is new in the hummingbird world. It seems we've had mostly males this winter so we see intense battles waged every day. I really wish I could capture it on video, but they move SO fast
Mosqueta de Hangnest, Hangnest Tody-Tyrant, Hemitriccus nidipendulus.
Endemic´s Brasil
Especie # 1.939
Parque Estadual Intervales
Estado de São Paulo
Brasil
En la Charca de Guarinocito, una pequeña ciénaga ubicada en el kilómetro 14, en la vía entre Honda y La Dorada
Eastern kingbirds are pretty aggressive towards crows and some of the other birds that come near to their nest
Atrapamoscas Tiznado, Smoky Bush-Tyrant, Myiotheretes fumigatus.
Especie # 1.663
Yungilla
Provincia de Pichincha
Ecuador
Cazamoscas Chocolate, Chocolate-vented Tyrant, Neoxolmis rufiventris.
Parque Nacional Pali Aike
Región de Magallanes
Chile
Lifer alert! This is a dusky flycatcher (or so Merlin thinks) which is a lifer for me. Not a horribly descript bird, but always fun to get a lifer bird. Mancos State Park in Mancos, Colorado
Tyrannus tyrannus...That's the genus and species name for the Eastern Kingbird. The name means just what it sounds like. These small birds have a big attitude, especially when I comes to defending a nesting territory. Not only will they will fiercely defend again their own kind, but will take on much larger birds, like blue jays and even Red-tailed hawks. Their agility in the air makes them an adept adversary. It's hard to imagine this looking at this perfectly placid photo but watch them in the wild or play a recording of a kingbird and you will soon see what I mean. This little tyrant deserves our respect and admiration. The photo was taken on the grounds of the new #Virtua Hospital in Voorhees.
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Dinosaurs aren't lizards.
Last minute addition to my Brickfair VA 2017 lineup!
What a hastily edited photo lol
Altiplano Leste - DF, Brazil.
Knipolegus is the genus of black tyrants, birds in the Tyrannidae family.
It contains 11 or 12 species, depending on the classification, all of them found exclusively in South America.
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Suborder: Tyranni
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Knipolegus F. Boie, 1826
Species: K. lophotes Boie, 1828
Binomial name: Knipolegus lophotes
Noivinha
Masked Water-Tyrant
Fluvicola nengeta
Tyrannidae (Família)
Passeriformes (Ordem)
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Lago das Dunas
Praia de Jericoacoara
Ceará, Brasil
Viudita Enmascarada, Masked Water-Tyrant, Fluvicola nengeta.
Trilha dos Tucanos Lodge
Tapiraí
Estado de Sao Paulo
Brasil
Happy Tyrant Year! ⚔️
2025 has taught me the art of observation & the courage to let go. I’ve faced an abundance of trials; each one intentional, each one necessary—stretching my perspective & allowing it to rise beyond limitations I once accepted. Through these experiences, my vision sharpened across every area of my life. I formed new connections that aligned with who I’m becoming, released relationships that no longer served my evolution, & even rekindled a few that proved time can either reveal truth or erase illusion. This year was raw, unfiltered exposure in its purest form, & I’m grateful I confronted it head on, without fear or denial.
What became unmistakably clear is the importance of respect; true, unwavering respect for my being. I’ve learned to hold closer those who honor me, who never reduced me to an option or treated my presence as secondary. I cherish those who remained consistent in their love, even if they couldn’t fully see the magnitude of my growth, yet never attempted to diminish it. There is beauty in loving people who stayed genuine, who didn’t change their hearts toward me, even as I outgrew old versions of myself. That loyalty, that steadiness, is something I now protect with intention.
And as I step into 2026, I do so unapologetically. This will be MY year of selfishness rooted in self-preservation, confidence anchored in knowing my worth, divinity in honoring my higher self, & love that begins & ends with me. I’m entering this chapter as a reborn queen, moving with discernment, grace, & power. No longer shrinking, no longer explaining—only ascending, aligned, & choosing myself FULLY.
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A male Long-tailed Tyrant drops down acrobatically from a perch, in pursuit of a flying insect. Amazon Rainforest, Peru.
Canon 7DM2 | Canon 400mm f/5.6 | 1/2500th | f/5.6 | ISO 640
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Merry Tyrantmas from Tyrant & her loved ones. ⚔️🎄
May you all have a beautifully menacing yet jolly Christmas, filled with warmth, laughter, & unforgettable moments shared alongside those you love most. I hold each & every one of you close to my heart, & I’m endlessly grateful for your presence, support, & loyalty. Thank you for standing by my side through it all—through growth, change, & every chapter in between. This season is only the beginning, as there are many more adventures, memories, & victories awaiting us in the year ahead. 🎄✨.
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Mosquero Colilargo, Long-tailed Tyrant, Colonia colonus.
Especie # 1.966
Trilha dos Tucanos Lodge
Tapiraí
Estado de Sao Paulo
Brasil
Southern Pantanal, Brazil
For anyone who's interested in avian taxonomy you'll see from my keywords / tags that the Rufous Casiornis is a Neotropical Suboscine (suborder : Tyranni) and classified as a Tyrant Flycatcher species (family : Tyrannidae).
Myiornis auricularis
Tiny Tyrant-flycatcher found in humid forests - it is described as often overlooked, which given it's size seems likely...