Diet
What do vermilion flycatchers eat?
Flying insects taken in low sallies near water.
Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Vermilion FlycatcherPyrocephalus rubinus
Spring and summer diet
- Flies, bees, grasshoppers and beetles
Fall and winter diet
- Insects in mild southwestern winters
Best feeder foods
- None — desert water and open perches are the draw
A desert oasis and park bird; males hover-display over females on spring mornings.
Where vermilion flycatchers need winter food
Regions where vermilion flycatchers are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do vermilion flycatchers eat?
Flying insects taken in low sallies near water.
What is the best food to feed vermilion flycatchers?
None — desert water and open perches are the draw.
What do vermilion flycatchers eat in winter?
Insects in mild southwestern winters.
Sources
- Vermilion Flycatcher — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Vermilion Flycatcher life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Vermilion 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.