OTHER NAMES: Chebec, Chebecker
Latin Etymology: Empidonax ("mosquito lord") minimus ("smallest")
Adult Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) at Buffalo Creek State Park, Minnesota, USA - July 2024
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: 10g / Length: 12-14cm / Wingspan: 19-22cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
The smallest member of the infamous Empidonax flycatcher complex in Eastern North America. They migrate to Central America for Winter. While they can be differentiated in the field visually by experienced birders, I must admit I relied on audio recognition software to confirm the ID based on it's more distinctive song.
Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Empidonax
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED STATES - Breeds primarily in Northern Border States of the Lower 48
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Several in Minnesota
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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