Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
The Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) is a common tyrant flycatcher found in 8 countries, weighing about 10 g. Hammond's flycatcher is a flycatcher in the family Tyrannidae.
About the Hammond's Flycatcher
Hammond's flycatcher is a flycatcher in the family Tyrannidae. This small insectivorous bird inhabits the coniferous and mixed forests of western North America. The name of this bird commemorates William Alexander Hammond who was the surgeon general of the US Army. Hammond collected bird specimens for Spencer Fullerton Baird.
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How to identify it
Adults are 12–14 cm long (4.7–5.5 in), span about 22 cm (8.7 in) across the wing and weigh 8–12 g (0.3–04 oz). They have grayish-olive upperparts, darker on the wings and tail, with whitish underparts; they have a conspicuous white eye ring, white wing bars, a small bill and a short tail. The breast is washed with grey and the sides of the belly with yellow. Females usually have a shorter, wider bill than males. Immature birds are similar to adults, but have broader wing bars and are more buff. Many species of Empidonax flycatchers are very similar in appearance. Voice: The song is a multi-versed, hoarse ssilit, greeep, silit, pweet. The call is a sharp peek. Hammond's flycatchers do not sing during the fall migration or on wintering grounds. They start singing in early May, shortly after their arrival on breeding grounds.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, with peak activity in May. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hammond's Flycatcher?
- Adults are 12–14 cm long (4.7–5.5 in), span about 22 cm (8.7 in) across the wing and weigh 8–12 g (0.3–04 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hammond's Flycatcher?
- The Hammond's Flycatcher is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Hammond's Flycatcher?
- The Hammond's Flycatcher occurs in 8 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
- What birds look similar to a Hammond's Flycatcher?
- The Hammond's Flycatcher is most easily confused with the American Dusky Flycatcher, the Yellow-bellied Flycatcher and the American Grey Flycatcher.
- Is the Hammond's Flycatcher endangered?
- The Hammond's Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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