The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher is a small, bright flycatcher named for its distinctive yellow belly and throat. It is a migratory species, breeding in northern forests and wintering in the Neotropics.
Where to spot
Breeds in boreal forests and bogs across Canada and the northern United States. Winters in Mexico and Central America, south to northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for its yellow underside and distinctive olive back. Listen for its whistled 'che-léep' call, which is often the best way to find it.
When to spot
Breeding: late spring to early summer in North America. Migration: spring (May-June) and fall (August-September). Wintering: fall through spring in the Neotropics.
Where to spot
Breeds in boreal forests and bogs across Canada and the northern United States. Winters in Mexico and Central America, south to northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for its yellow underside and distinctive olive back. Listen for its whistled 'che-léep' call, which is often the best way to find it.
When to spot
Breeding: late spring to early summer in North America. Migration: spring (May-June) and fall (August-September). Wintering: fall through spring in the Neotropics.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its bright colors, it can be quite secretive in its breeding habitat, often found in dense, wet coniferous forests.
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