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Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus · Uncommon · +3 points per sighting
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Southwest riparian.
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Blazing red male.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Vermilion Flycatcher sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the tyrant flycatchers family.

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