Apical Flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis)
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Apical Flycatcher

Myiarchus apicalis Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1881

17–18 cmLength29 gWeight

The apical flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Apical Flycatcher has been recorded at 60 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RN Laguna de SonsoColombia1,172 records
  2. El Encanto Nature ReserveColombia420 records
  3. RN CauquitáColombia293 records
More places
  1. Finca La AraucanaColombia258 records
  2. PandionColombia254 records
  3. Parque Natural Maná DulceColombia210 records
  4. Humedal PlatanaresColombia180 records
  5. Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia157 records
  6. Vereda La ClorindaColombia115 records
  7. SUEE BirdingColombia98 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The apical flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Apical Flycatcher?

The Apical Flycatcher is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Apical Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: South America: west-central Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Apical Flycatcher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Apical Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Apical Flycatcher as Least Concern.

What does the Apical Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Apical Flycatcher in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
29 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
87 mm
Tail
89 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: west-central Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Myiarchus

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Apical Flycatcher

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