Least flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

The least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) (also called chebec, or chebecker, after the sound it makes) is a small insect-eating bird.

Family: Tyrannidae Order: Saurischia Conservation: Least Concern
Least flycatcher

About the Least flycatcher

The least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) (also called chebec, or chebecker, after the sound it makes) is a small insect-eating bird. It is the smallest Empidonax flycatcher in eastern North America.

Fun Facts About Least flycatcher

  • The least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) (also called chebec, or chebecker, after the sound it makes) is a small insect-eating bird.
  • It is the smallest Empidonax flycatcher in eastern North America.

Conservation Status

The Least flycatcher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderSaurischia
FamilyTyrannidae
GenusEmpidonax
SpeciesEmpidonax minimus

Range & Habitat

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Related Species

Other species in the Tyrannidae family: