Least Flycatcher
NameLeast Flycatcher
Common NameLeast Flycatcher
Scientific NameEmpidonax minimus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. It features two prominent white wing bars and a distinct white eye-ring. The bill is dark above and paler below.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic vocalization is a sharp, emphatic 'che-bek' or 'che-bec' call, often repeated rapidly. It also has a soft, descending 'wee-oo' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across southern Canada and the northern United States, primarily in deciduous and mixed forests. Winters in Mexico and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive 'che-bek' call, Prominent white eye-ring, Two white wing bars, Small size, Olive-brown upperparts, Upright posture with tail flicking
Description
The Least Flycatcher is a small, active songbird with an olive-brown back and whitish underparts. It is known for its distinctive 'che-bek' call and often perches upright, flicking its tail while foraging for insects.
