Yucatan Flycatcher (Myiarchus yucatanensis)
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Yucatan Flycatcher

Myiarchus yucatanensis Lawrence, 1871

18–19 cmLength20 gWeight

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

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Yucatan Flycatcher has been recorded at 49 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Toh - Plantación de Madera Dura y Vía de Acceso PonienteMexico366 records
  2. Camino a MisnébalamMexico336 records
  3. PN Tikal – antigua pista de aterrizajeGuatemala329 records
More places
  1. Reserva Xocen Birding TrailMexico316 records
  2. Dawson Creek & Lamanai savannaBelize244 records
  3. Camino Vigia ChicoMexico236 records
  4. Chan Chich LodgeBelize199 records
  5. Crooked Tree Wildlife SanctuaryBelize180 records
  6. Zona Arqueológica MuyilMexico179 records
  7. Lamanai Outpost Lodge & Indian ChurchBelize167 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MexicoBelizeGuatemala

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 Yucatan flycatcher (Myiarchus yucatanensis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Belize, Guatemala and Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Yucatan Flycatcher?

The Yucatan Flycatcher is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Yucatan Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Yucatán Peninsula. It is most often recorded in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the Yucatan Flycatcher?

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

Is the Yucatan Flycatcher endangered?

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

What does the Yucatan Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Yucatan Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
20 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
81 mm
Tail
85 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Middle America: Yucatán Peninsula

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Myiarchus

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Yucatan Flycatcher

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