Pygmy Flycatcher
Ficedula hodgsoni
The Pygmy Flycatcher (Ficedula hodgsoni) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 11 countries, weighing about 10 g. The pygmy flycatcher, also known as the pygmy blue-flycatcher, is a bird species of the family Muscicapidae.
About the Pygmy Flycatcher
The pygmy flycatcher, also known as the pygmy blue-flycatcher, is a bird species of the family Muscicapidae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Pygmy Flycatcher look like?
- The pygmy flycatcher, also known as the pygmy blue-flycatcher, is a bird species of the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Pygmy Flycatcher?
- The Pygmy Flycatcher is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Pygmy Flycatcher?
- The Pygmy Flycatcher occurs in 11 countries, including India, Malaysia, Bhutan, China and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Pygmy Flycatcher?
- The Pygmy Flycatcher is most easily confused with the Sapphire Flycatcher, the Green-backed Flycatcher and the Semicollared Flycatcher.
- Is the Pygmy Flycatcher endangered?
- The Pygmy Flycatcher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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