Hammond's Flycatcher is a small, dark Empidonax flycatcher of mature conifer forests in western mountains. It is one of the most difficult birds to identify in North America — separating it from the Dusky and Gray Flycatchers requires careful attention to call, bill shape, and primary projection. Voice is the most reliable identification feature.
Best time to see a Hammond's Flycatcher
The best time to see a Hammond's Flycatcher is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,425 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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