Galapagos Flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris)
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Galapagos Flycatcher

Myiarchus magnirostris (Gould, 1838)

14–16 cmLength15 gWeight

The Galapagos flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris), also known as the large-billed flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatcher.

Busiest months: July and November · Most records: Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Española – Punta SuárezEcuador238 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 Galapagos flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris), also known as the large-billed flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatcher. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Galapagos Flycatcher?

The Galapagos Flycatcher is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Galapagos Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Galapagos Flycatcher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Galapagos Flycatcher endangered?

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

What does the Galapagos Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Galapagos Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
15 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
64 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: Galápagos

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Myiarchus

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Galapagos Flycatcher

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