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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Galapagos Flycatcher

Myiarchus magnirostris

The smallest member of the Myiarchus genus, this endemic tyrant flycatcher is known for its extreme curiosity and bold behavior toward humans.

What it sounds like

A soft, rising 'whit' or 'phew' note, sometimes transitioning into a short, liquid trill.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Carlos Sirfierro · EcuadorCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only resident member of the Tyrannidae family found in the Galapagos archipelago.
Exhibits 'island tameness,' frequently landing on people's heads or camera equipment out of curiosity.
While primarily insectivorous, it is opportunistic and has been observed eating small lava lizards.
It is a cavity nester, utilizing holes in trees, giant cacti, and occasionally abandoned finch nests.
Morphologically, it possesses a larger bill relative to its body size compared to its mainland relatives.

Habitat

Arid lowland scrub, transition zone forests, and mangrove thickets.

Range

Endemic to the Galapagos Islands, present on all major islands except Genovesa.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Apical FlycatcherMyiarchus apicalis Ash-throated FlycatcherMyiarchus cinerascens Brown-crested FlycatcherMyiarchus tyrannulus Dusky-capped FlycatcherMyiarchus tuberculifer Great Crested FlycatcherMyiarchus crinitus Grenada FlycatcherMyiarchus nugator La Sagra's FlycatcherMyiarchus sagrae Lesser Antillean FlycatcherMyiarchus oberi

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