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Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Passeriformes (참새목)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Empidonax
Species
Empidonax minimus (Least Flycatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チビメジロハエトリ
Chinese 小纹霸鹟
Spanish Mosquero mímimo
French Moucherolle tchébec
German Zwergschnäppertyrann
Russian Малый эмпидонакс

Similar Species in Empidonax

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Black-capped Flycatcher
Empidonax atriceps
Least Concern
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Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Least Concern
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Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Least Concern
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Gray Flycatcher / American Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Least Concern
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Hammond'S Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Least Concern
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White-throated Flycatcher
Empidonax albigularis
Least Concern
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Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Least Concern
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Pine Flycatcher
Empidonax affinis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Flycatcher?
The scientific name of Least Flycatcher is Empidonax minimus. It belongs to the genus Empidonax.
What is the conservation status of Least Flycatcher?
Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Least Flycatcher live?
Least Flycatcher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, United States.
What family does Least Flycatcher belong to?
Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) belongs to the genus Empidonax, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Least Flycatcher endangered?
No, Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Least Flycatcher belong to?
Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Least Flycatcher?
The closest relatives of Least Flycatcher in the genus Empidonax include Black-capped Flycatcher, Acadian Flycatcher, Alder Flycatcher, Gray Flycatcher / American Gray Flycatcher, Hammond'S Flycatcher.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Empidonax — 15 Species

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Black-capped Flycatcher
Empidonax atriceps
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Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
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Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
LC 🐾
Gray Flycatcher / American Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
LC 🐾
Hammond'S Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
LC
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Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
LC
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White-throated Flycatcher
Empidonax albigularis
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Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
LC 🐾
Pine Flycatcher
Empidonax affinis
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Traill'S Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
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Yellow-Bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
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Yellowish Flycatcher
Empidonax flavescens
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Buff-breasted Flycatcher
Empidonax fulvifrons
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Cordilleran Flycatcher
Empidonax occidentalis
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Dusky Flycatcher / American Dusky Flycatcher
Empidonax oberholseri
LC
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