PROTECTING WISCONSIN'S BIODIVERSITY

 
 
 
   
 
Scientific Name Common Name Global Rank State Rank Federal Status WI Status Animal Group

Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)

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Photo by Dennis Malueg

 

Counties with Mapped NHI Occurrences

Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus), a Special Concern species in Wisconsin, is found in many types of deciduous and mixed forests and less commonly in coniferous forest. This species historically bred throughout Wisconsin, however abundance is currently greater in the northern part of the state as large blocks of continuous (un-fragmented) deciduous forest cover have become uncommon in the south. The recommended avoidance period is May 15 - August 15.

 
 
 

Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) are associated with habitats (or natural communities) and places on the landscape. Understanding relationships among SGCN, natural communities and ecological landscapes help us make decisions about issues affecting SGCN and their habitat and how to respond. Download the Wildlife Action Plan association score spreadsheet to explore rare species, natural communities and ecological landscape associations

Conservation actions respond to issues or threats, which adversely affect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) or their habitats. Besides actions such as restoring wetlands or planting resilient tree species in northern communities, research, surveys and monitoring are also among conservation actions described in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan because lack of information can threaten our ability to successfully preserve and care for natural resources.