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Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
- Worldwide
- 17,533 observations
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About
The western flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis) is a small insectivorous bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is native to western North America, where it breeds in the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Coast forests and mountain ranges from California to Alaska and south to central Mexico; northern populations migrate south to Mexico for the winter.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 13, 2026UBC, University Endowment Lands, BC, CanadaObserver: david zhenView observation from Sep 13, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 12, 2026VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: spidervikingView observation from Sep 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 12, 2026Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: aaron gaffneyView observation from Sep 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 27, 2026Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Eden MyersView observation from Aug 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 16, 2026Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Matt TsurudaView observation from Aug 16, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 16, 2026John Hendry Park, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: aaron gaffneyView observation from Aug 16, 2026 on iNaturalist