About the Least Flycatcher
The least flycatcher is a small insect-eating bird. It is the smallest Empidonax flycatcher in eastern North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Empidonax minimus |
| Species Codes | leafly, LEFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Flycatcher belong to?
The Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Least Flycatcher?
The least flycatcher is a small insect-eating bird. It is the smallest Empidonax flycatcher in eastern North America....
Where can I report a Least Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leafly, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
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