Diet
What do least flycatchers eat?
Small flying insects taken in short sallies.
Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Least FlycatcherEmpidonax minimus
Spring and summer diet
- Midges, flies, ants, beetles and caterpillars
Fall and winter diet
- Migrates to Central America
Best feeder foods
- None — shady second-growth woods are the draw
The most likely small 'empid' in eastern yards; identify it by voice, not plumage.
Frequently asked
What do least flycatchers eat?
Small flying insects taken in short sallies.
What is the best food to feed least flycatchers?
None — shady second-growth woods are the draw.
What do least flycatchers eat in winter?
Migrates to Central America.
Sources
- Least Flycatcher — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Least Flycatcher life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Least Flycatcher — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.