Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
The Vermilion Flycatcher is a small, vividly colored bird found across much of South America, including Patagonia. Males are unmistakable with their bright scarlet-red bodies and dark brown wings and tail, while females are more subdued with grayish-brown upperparts and pale underparts tinged with salmon. This species is often seen perched conspicuously on fences, shrubs, or low branches, scanning for flying insects. Their energetic flight and frequent tail flicks make them easy to spot in open habitats. The Vermilion Flycatcher is admired for its beauty and adaptability, thriving in a variety of environments from riverbanks to grasslands. Their presence adds a splash of color to the Patagonian landscape, especially during the breeding season when males display their vivid plumage to attract mates.
Habitat
Open woodlands, scrub, grasslands, riverbanks, and agricultural areas throughout Patagonia.
Foraging
Catches insects in mid-air by sallying from exposed perches, occasionally gleaning prey from foliage.
