adult male (California, USA; 2009-01-27)


Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus

Native Range: North America and Latin America

Notes: a strikingly colored flycatcher of open woodlands and brush often near water; strong sexual dimorphism.

bushy crest sometimes raised by male (California, USA; 2006-26-06)
brilliant scarlet and black plumage; (California, USA; 2007-02-01)

adult female; much more subdued coloration (California, USA; 2007-04-22)
streaking on breast; red confined to belly (California, USA; 2007-04-22)

makes feeding sallies from prominent perches (California, USA; 2008-03-27)
in-flight courtship display by male (California, USA; 2008-03-27)

posing for portrait (California, USA; 2009-12-27)
posing for portrait (California, USA; 2011-11-27)

posing for portrait (California, USA; 2011-12-27)
posing for portrait (California, USA; 2011-12-27)

male posing for portrait (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-27)