The Least Flycatcher is a tiny, active flycatcher of North American deciduous and mixed forests, known for its emphatic, two-part 'che-BEC!' song. It is a common migratory species.
Where to spot
Breeds in deciduous and mixed woodlands across Canada and the northern United States. Winters in Mexico and Central America.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repeated 'che-BEC!' song. Look for its small size and active foraging in the mid to upper canopy, often twitching its tail.
When to spot
Breeding: late spring to early summer in North America. Migration: spring (April-May) and fall (August-September). Wintering: fall through spring in the Neotropics.
Where to spot
Breeds in deciduous and mixed woodlands across Canada and the northern United States. Winters in Mexico and Central America.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repeated 'che-BEC!' song. Look for its small size and active foraging in the mid to upper canopy, often twitching its tail.
When to spot
Breeding: late spring to early summer in North America. Migration: spring (April-May) and fall (August-September). Wintering: fall through spring in the Neotropics.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its diminutive size, its loud and repetitive call is a characteristic sound of eastern North American woodlands in spring and summer.
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