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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher is a small bird with a bright yellow belly and a soft, cheerful song. It loves to flit around in the trees, catching bugs and singing sweetly in the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher has distinct olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts, especially on its belly. A prominent white eye-ring and two pale wing bars help distinguish this compact bird. It has a relatively short, broad bill.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTyrannidaeGenusEmpidonax
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Even though it looks plain, its yellow belly is super bright for a flycatcher!

It waits longer than most birds before migrating back north to breed in spring.

Its favorite places to nest are often spongy mossy bogs deep in the forest!

When resting, its short tail often bobs up and down, a unique little habit!

Special abilities

Ability

Mid-Air Snapper

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher can snatch insects right out of the air using quick, agile flight bursts for hunting.

Ability

Forest Camo

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher has olive-green feathers on its back that help it blend perfectly with leafy forest habitats.

Ability

Melody Marker

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher can be identified by its distinctive "che-bek" call, making it easy to spot with sound.

Measurements & details

Length
13-15 cm
Wingspan
21-23 cm
Weight
0.01-0.014 kg
Lifespan
3-7 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
13-15 days
Migration Distance
4500 km

Diet & Feeding

A bug-eating bird that snatches small insects from the air and leaves.

Primary Foods

  • Flies
  • Beetles
  • Moths
  • Caterpillars
  • True bugs
  • Small wasps

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

hunts small birds in dense woods

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

preys on eggs and nestlings

hunts

European Crane Fly

Tipula paludosa

snatches flying insects from air

hunts

Small White Butterfly

Pieris rapae

eats adult butterflies and larvae

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Yellow-bellied Flycatcher?

13-15 cm

What is Yellow-bellied Flycatcher's wingspan?

21-23 cm

How much does Yellow-bellied Flycatcher weigh?

0.01-0.014 kg

How long does Yellow-bellied Flycatcher live?

3-7 years

How fast can Yellow-bellied Flycatcher move?

35 km/h

What does Yellow-bellied Flycatcher eat?

A bug-eating bird that snatches small insects from the air and leaves.

Where is Yellow-bellied Flycatcher usually found?

Forests

How does Yellow-bellied Flycatcher hunt?

Ambush

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