Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) is in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 26,428 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Vermilion Flycatcher: observations by month (U.S.)
About Vermilion Flycatcher
The scarlet flycatcher or austral vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) is a species of flycatcher, closely related to the vermilion flycatcher. It is found in southeastern Bolivia and Brazil, Paraguay to Argentina and Uruguay. It is recognized as a species by some taxonomic authorities, including the International Ornithologists' Union. Others still consider it to be a subspecies of the vermilion flycatcher.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Vermilion Flycatcher by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9,601 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Texas | 7,436 | April | Sep–Jun |
| California | 7,134 | January | Dec–Nov |
| Florida | 687 | January | Oct–Feb |
| New Mexico | 524 | April | Mar–May |
| Nevada | 293 | November | Oct–Jun |
| Louisiana | 290 | October | Oct–Jan |
| Utah | 79 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Alabama | 58 | January | Dec–Feb |
| Mississippi | 54 | January | Dec–Feb |
| Colorado | 49 | April | Apr–May |
| Georgia | 30 | December | Dec–Jan |
| Maryland | 23 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Ohio | 18 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Oklahoma | 16 | April | Mar–May |
| Massachusetts | 15 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Michigan | 15 | May | May–May |
| Washington | 13 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Oregon | 12 | January | Jan–Feb |
| North Carolina | 11 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Missouri | 10 | December | Dec–Dec |
| New Jersey | 10 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Tennessee | 10 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Arkansas | 8 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 7 | December | Dec–Jan |
| South Carolina | 7 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Minnesota | 6 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Idaho | 5 | November | Nov–Nov |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Eastern Phoebe
Black Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Vermilion Flycatcher?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is Vermilion Flycatcher most often seen?
The most observations come from Arizona, Texas, California.