Social Flycatcher
Myiozetetes similis
About This Species
A conspicuous and vocal flycatcher of forest edges, clearings and gardens, often seen perched in the open on wires, fence posts or bare branches. Its loud, ringing call and habit of sallying out after flying insects make it easy to spot through much of the day, and it tolerates human-altered habitats well. It is present year-round across most of its range, so there is no strict seasonal window, though breeding activity brings extra vocal display.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- This adaptable species is generally tolerant of people at a moderate distance, but observers should still avoid lingering near an active nest, which is often built in a visible, exposed location.
- Native birds and their nests are protected under wildlife law in the countries across its range, even where enforcement and specifics vary.
- Watching from a natural distance with binoculars is preferable to approaching a perched bird directly.
LCAvesPasseriformesTyrannidae
Seasonal Activity
1,168,295 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.