Variegated Flycatcher (Empidonomus varius)
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Variegated Flycatcher

Empidonomus varius (Vieillot, 1818)

18–19 cmLength27 gWeight

The variegated flycatcher (Empidonomus varius) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Variegated Flycatcher has been recorded at 371 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 16 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil430 records
  2. RN KaliawirinaeColombia366 records
  3. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil351 records
More places
  1. Foz do Iguaçu – listas históricasBrazil311 records
  2. PE IntervalesBrazil309 records
  3. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil268 records
  4. 600 hectáreasArgentina257 records
  5. RN Rancho CamanáColombia247 records
  6. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina238 records
  7. PP de la AraucariaArgentina227 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaColombiaVenezuelaParaguayPeruBoliviaUruguay

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 variegated flycatcher (Empidonomus varius) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Chile. In addition it has been documented as a vagrant in several U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Questions

How big is the Variegated Flycatcher?

The Variegated Flycatcher is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 27 g.

Where does the Variegated Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Variegated Flycatcher?

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

Is the Variegated Flycatcher endangered?

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

What does the Variegated Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Variegated Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
27 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
97 mm
Tail
81 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Empidonomus

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