Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusEmpidonax (Empidonax Flycatchers)
- SpeciesEmpidonax hammondii (Hammond's Flycatcher)
About the Hammond's Flycatcher
Hammond's flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) is a flycatcher in the family Tyrannidae. This small insectivorous bird inhabits the coniferous and mixed forests of western North America. The name of this bird commemorates William Alexander Hammond who was the surgeon general of the US Army. Hammond collected bird specimens for Spencer Fullerton Baird.
Adults are 12–14 cm long (4.7–5.5 in), span about 22 cm (8.7 in) across the wing and weigh 8–12 g (0.3–04 oz). They have grayish-olive upperparts, darker on the wings and tail, with whitish underparts; they have a conspicuous white eye ring, white wing bars, a small bill and a short tail. The breast is washed with grey and the sides of the belly with yellow. Females usually have a shorter, wider bill than males. Immature birds are similar to adults, but have broader wing bars and are more buff.
Many species of Empidonax flycatchers are very similar in appearance. Hammond's flycatchers are mainly confused with Dusky (E. oberholseri) and Gray (E. wrightii) flycatchers, which are similar in color and size and have an overlapping range. The best way to distinguish Hammond's flycatcher is by its call, breeding habitat and/or range... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hammond's Flycatcher in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Triunfo | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Yosemite National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 4 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 6 | Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 8 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 9 | Denali National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 10 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 11 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 12 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hammond's Flycatcher in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hammond's Flycatcher sighting in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, based on 83 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hammond's Flycatcher in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve?
May has the highest sighting rate for Hammond's Flycatcher in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in our monthly data.