The Vermilion Flycatcher is one of the most brilliantly colored birds in North America — the male's crown and underparts are an almost luminous fire-engine red that contrasts with his jet-black back and wings. Males perform a 'butterfly display' flight — fluttering slowly with puffed red breast and calling — to court females. It sits conspicuously on exposed perches in desert riparian areas.
Habitat
Desert riparian areas, open grasslands, and farm ponds
Diet
Flying insects, especially bees, wasps, and flies
How common
Common
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