Sighting Record for Utah

Common name:	Vermilion Flycatcheer
Scientific name:	Pyrocephalus rubinus [P. rubinus is the "Austral Vermilion Flycatcher" of South America] [Pyrocephalus obscurus - for North America]
Date:	Dec. 12, 2025
Time:	2:45 p.m.
Length of time observed:	1 minute
Number:	1
Age:
Sex:	Female
Location:	Provo River Delta/Skipper Bay area
County:	Utah
Latilong:
Elevation:
Distance to bird:	about 20 feet
Optical equipment:	binoculars
Weather:
Light Conditions:	I think it was sunny, but the light did not obstruct view of bird
Description: Size of bird:	small, 5-6 inches
(Description:) Basic Shape:	stocky
(Description:) Overall Pattern:	brownish/grey feathers, orange belly, white belly
(Description:) Bill Type:	dark, straight bill
(Description:) Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics:	Orangish belly, whiter chest, and steeper forehead with slight barring across eyes typical of a female flycatcher.
Song or call & method of delivery:	silent while I observed it
Behavior:	I saw it on a fence post before it flew away. It wasn't too skittish as I wasn't that far away from it and got a solid look.
Habitat:	in field by walking path and lake (Utah lake delta area). In an area where white crowned and song sparrows were numerous.
Similar species and how were they eliminated:	My immediate thought was that it was a flycatcher due to face shape and barring across eyes. However, the coloring wasn't similar to other flycatchers I typically see in Utah County. The orange belly made me wonder if it was a strange-looking robin at first since I haven't frequently seen vermilion flycatchers, but the white chest and face shape and barring was not typical of a robin.
Previous experience with this & similar species:	I've seen the vermilion flycatcher two other times in Utah County. Both were males.
References consulted:	Merlin Bird ID
Description from:	Notes taken at the time of the sighting
Observer:	Ali Crandall
Observer's address:	595 W. 800 S.
Observer's e-mail address:	**
Other observers who independently identified this bird:	Joel McIntyre [Photos] and Ian Peay reported observing a female vermilion flycatcher in the same area on later dates. Both got pictures (which I didn't get). I assume it was the same bird, but no way of knowing for sure.
Date prepared:	1/8/2025
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Additional comments:	If you need additional information, I recommend contacting Ian and/or Joel for photos. I can provide their e-mail addresses.