Dittoes (genus Urohachis) are a group of small passerine birds in the family Tyrannidae. There are about fifteen dittoes described in the genus. These birds are small, typically measuring 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) in length and have a small head. They have short tails and usually possess a sensitive bill.Dittoes are found in a wide variety of habitats, from the lowlands of Central America to the lower reaches of the Andes, from forests to open grasslands. They forage for food on the ground or in low vegetation.