Galapagos flycatcher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Galápagos flycatcher
Male on Santiago Island
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Tyrannidae
Genus:	Myiarchus
Species:	M. magnirostris
Binomial name
Myiarchus magnirostris (Gould, 1838)
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The Galápagos flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris) is a small bird found only on the Galápagos Islands. It is also known as the large-billed flycatcher because of its beak. Locals on the islands call it 'Papamoscas'. This bird belongs to the Tyrannidae family, which includes many types of flycatchers.

This special bird lives on all the main islands of the Galápagos. It was once thought to be so unique that it had its own group, called Eribates. This was because people thought it had very long legs.

What it Looks Like

The Galápagos flycatcher is a small bird. It is about 15 to 16 centimeters (6 inches) long. It weighs between 12 and 18.5 grams. This makes it the smallest bird in its group, the Myiarchus genus.

Where it Lives

This flycatcher loves warm, dry places. Its natural habitats include tropical dry forests. It also lives in tropical dry areas with many shrubs and cacti. These are the perfect spots for it to find food and build its home.

Friendly Birds

The Galápagos flycatcher has become quite used to people visiting the islands. These birds are very curious! They often fly close to large camera lenses. They might think their own reflection in the lens is another bird. Because of this, they sometimes land on visitors or their cameras. It's a fun way to see these unique birds up close!

Gallery

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  This is a view of the bird from the front.

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  This picture shows the bird from the back.

See also

In Spanish: Copetón de Galápagos para niños