Uromyias is a genus of small Andean, tyrant flycatchers known as tit-tyrants. They were formerly recognized based on syrinxial and plumage characters, including a flatter crest and a longer tail, but was included within Anairetes due to genetic analysis.^: 177 Recent analyses suggested splitting into Uromyias again.

The tit-tyrants are fairly small birds (11–14 cm) that get their common name from the tit family, due to their energetic tit-like dispositions and appearance, primarily in their crests.^: 177 Tit-tyrants live in temperate or arid scrub habitats and are mainly found in the Andes mountains.^: 177 It is one of only a few genera of small flycatchers that occur at such high altitudes.^: 190

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