Birds
Vermilion flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinusConservation statusLeast Concern
DietFlying insects
LifespanNot precisely known
Size and weightAbout 13 cm
A small bird. The male has a bright red head and breast, and a dark brown mask and back.
Red cap
What makes it specialIt sits in the open on fences and power lines, then flies out fast to catch insects in the air.
Surprising factIts color makes it very hard to miss.
PopulationCommon.
Fences and power lines around Baños