Habitat: This Pygmy-Tyrant species can be commonly found in canopy of humid forests, forest borders and second-growth woodland in the lowlands. Distribution: This species has been reported from Costa Rica to western Ecuador. Natural History Notes: The Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant is the smallest passerine reported from Panama. This bird is usually found alone or in pairs. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: This bird has a total length of 2.75 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This very small bird looks almost like if it does not have a tail. It is characterized by a black cap with a white spot above the bill and a white ring around the eye. The hindneck and the sides of the head have black to dark gray tones. Otherwise, the plumage is olive green above and the wings are blackish with some gray coloration on the sides of the body and a yellow coloration on the lower part of the belly. The female has a dark gray cap and it is only the forehead that shows a black coloration.