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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Empidonax hammondii |
| Species Codes | hamfly, HAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hammond's Flycatcher belong to?
The Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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 f...
Where can I report a Hammond's Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Hammond's Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hamfly, or on iNaturalist.
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