{"id":9163,"date":"2024-07-09T05:30:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T09:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/?p=9163"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:55:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:55:37","slug":"blog-flycatchers-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-flycatchers-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Flycatchers of Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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Sometimes this is because they resemble more common birds, but often it&#8217;s because they lead hidden lives in the many trees and bushes of the island. Because we love hidden gems, we are putting these busy little birds in the spotlight. Welcome to the hidden world of the flycatchers of Bonaire!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Do you also love hidden gems? On our tours, including our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Birdwatching Tours<\/mark><\/a>, we are excited to take you to the beauty and tranquility of Bonaire&#8217;s remote spots.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture of two kissing hummingbirds.\" class=\"wp-image-10795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What are Flycatchers?<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_World_flycatcher\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Flycatchers<\/mark> <\/a>are small to medium-sized songbirds belonging to the family Tyrannidae. Although they are found only in North and South America, flycatchers are the largest bird family in the world, with a whopping 400 species! Four species of flycatchers are commonly found on Bonaire, but occasionally, another species will &#8220;blow in&#8221; onto the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird-aanval.webp\" alt=\"A gray kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis), one of the flycatchers on Bonaire, gets ready to catch a fly.\" class=\"wp-image-9140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird-aanval.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird-aanval-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird-aanval-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ready for action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As their name suggests, flycatchers primarily eat flying insects, such as bees, wasps, and dragonflies. These birds are known for their agility in catching their prey in mid-air. They can be recognized by their \u201cbristles\u201d around the beak and eyes. These specialized feathers help the bird sense where its prey is, allowing it to snatch insects out of the air with great precision. The bristles also prevent flies from accidentally hitting the bird\u2019s eyes, which is crucial for a flycatcher\u2019s survival! All flycatchers found on Bonaire eat small fruits in addition to flies when available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Elenia-met-vrucht.webp\" alt=\"A Caribbean elaenia (Elaenia martinica) enjoys the fruit of a red saddle tree on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-16108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Elenia-met-vrucht.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Elenia-met-vrucht-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Elenia-met-vrucht-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fruits are also on the menu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird.webp\" alt=\"A Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis) is a bird with a white belly and gray head that is commonly found on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-9142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grijze-koningstiran-gray-kingbird-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Gray Kingbird on its perch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with Bonaire\u2019s largest flycatcher, the <strong>Gray Kingbird<\/strong> (<em>P\u00edmpiri <\/em>in Papiamentu). The Kingbird is a gray bird with a white belly, which unfortunately makes it look quite similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-garden-birds-bonaire\/#Tropical_Mockingbird_Mimus_gilvus\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tropical Mockingbird<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, the most common bird on Bonaire. As a result, the kingbird is often completely overlooked by most people. If you see a gray and white bird perched majestically, take a closer look at its head. If the bird has a dark gray head and a large beak, you\u2019ve spotted a Gray Kingbird. Hopefully, you will see it in action soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kingbirds are very territorial. You will often see them chasing each other while calling loudly. They have a shrill, rolling call: \u201cPipirie, pipirie!\u201d This is why they are locally known as p\u00edmpiri. They also chase away other birds, even caracaras!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Brown-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cayennetiran-Brown-crested-flycatcher2.webp\" alt=\"The Brown-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus) is an elegant brown, gray, and yellow bird with a large beak that leads a hidden life on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-9137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cayennetiran-Brown-crested-flycatcher2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cayennetiran-Brown-crested-flycatcher2-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cayennetiran-Brown-crested-flycatcher2-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Brown-crested Flycatcher is an elegant bird.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Brown-crested Flycatcher<\/strong> (<em>Tirano grandi<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a beautiful brown bird with a gray neck and a yellow belly. Although it is the same size as the Gray Kingbird, the Brown-crested Flycatcher is significantly more slender. This build, combined with the beautiful chestnut and lemon-yellow plumage, makes this flycatcher one of the most graceful birds on Bonaire. Unfortunately, the Brown-crested Flycatcher leads a hidden life in trees and shrubs. Only when the vegetation becomes sparser during the dry season can they be more frequently admired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the other flycatchers on Bonaire, the diet of the Brown-crested Flycatcher consists mainly of flying insects. Occasionally, they eat some fruit. From the back, the Brown-crested Flycatcher somewhat resembles the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-garden-birds-bonaire\/#Pearly-Eyed_Thrasher_Margarops_fuscatus\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Pearly-eyed Thrasher<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, a brown-gray <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-garden-birds-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Garden bird of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. However, the Pearly-eyed Thrasher lacks the yellow belly and is also much stockier. The flycatcher, on the other hand, lacks the beautiful pearly white eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Northern Scrub-Flycatcher (Sublegatus arenarum)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Noordelijke-struikvliegenpikker-northern-scrub-flycatcher.webp\" alt=\"The northern scrub flycatcher (Sublegatus arenarum) is a small flycatcher with a yellow belly that is commonly found on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-9145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Noordelijke-struikvliegenpikker-northern-scrub-flycatcher.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Noordelijke-struikvliegenpikker-northern-scrub-flycatcher-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Noordelijke-struikvliegenpikker-northern-scrub-flycatcher-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The northern scrub flycatcher has a yellow belly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Northern Scrub Flycatcher<\/strong> (<em>Para bobo<\/em> in Papiamentu) is also a brown-gray bird with a yellow belly. You can most easily distinguish it from the Brown-crested Flycatcher by looking at its beak. The beak is much less prominent. Additionally, the Scrub Flycatcher is about a third smaller and has a rounder shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flycatcher also leads a mostly hidden life on Bonaire. It finds its prey mainly out of sight, in dense shrubs and tree canopies. When <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hiking on Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, you have the best chance to spot a Northern Scrub Flycatcher, as they are not shy at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Caribbean Elaenia (Elaenia martinica)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Witbuikelenia-Caribbean-elenia.webp\" alt=\"The Caribbean elaenia (Elaenia martinica) is a small flycatcher. This bird on Bonaire has a pale yellow almost white belly.\" class=\"wp-image-9151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Witbuikelenia-Caribbean-elenia.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Witbuikelenia-Caribbean-elenia-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Witbuikelenia-Caribbean-elenia-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Caribbean Elaenia has a pale yellow to white belly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the belly white, or is it yellowish? If you\u2019re asking yourself that question, you\u2019re probably looking at a <strong>Caribbean Elaenia<\/strong> (<em>Elenia Caribe<\/em> in Papiamentu). The belly of this bird is pale yellow to almost white. The Caribbean Elaenia is the same size as the Scrub Flycatcher. Besides the color difference, you can also recognize it by its slightly larger beak, which is pink at the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flycatcher is commonly found on Bonaire. On Cura\u00e7ao, it is much less common, and on Aruba, it is rarely seen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Distinguish the Flycatchers of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make distinguishing the flycatchers of Bonaire easier, we have listed the main similarities and differences below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Distinguish-flycatchers-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Distinguish the Flycatchers of Bonaire with this overview of similarities and differences in size, beak, chest, and belly.\" class=\"wp-image-9138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Distinguish-flycatchers-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Distinguish-flycatchers-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Distinguish the Flycatchers of Bonaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The White-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Nightjar-nachtzwaluw.webp\" alt=\"White-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis) is a nightjar found on Bonaire. At night, its eyes appear red when illuminated.\" class=\"wp-image-9710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Nightjar-nachtzwaluw.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Nightjar-nachtzwaluw-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Nightjar-nachtzwaluw-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The White-tailed Nightjar during the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We conclude with a special flycatcher that doesn\u2019t belong to the family: the <strong>White-tailed Nightjar<\/strong> (<em>Tapa Kaminda<\/em> in Papiamentu). As the name suggests, this bird is mainly seen at night. At dusk and dawn, they hunt flying insects like moths, which stand out sharply against the night sky. Nightjars take full advantage of this, equipped with relatively large eyes that aid in their hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance their vision, their retinas reflect incoming light. Like cats, their eyes seem to glow when illuminated. On Bonaire, nightjars are especially known as the birds with red glowing eyes that you can see along the road at night. The headlights of cars reflect in their eyes, and nightjars use the beams of passing cars for hunting. For the same reason, they are frequently spotted under streetlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to get a closer look at the nightjar? Go on a nightjar safari in the evening. Scan the road ahead for glowing red dots and slow down when you spot one. The slower you approach, the closer you get before the bird flies away. Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>On a Birdwatching Tour with HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most birds of Bonaire are easy to spot, but during a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Birdwatching Tour<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, you see even more! This way, you can enjoy species that lead hidden lives, like the flycatchers. Your guide will also point out species that are often overlooked, such as black-faced grassquits and hummingbirds. Plan your bird tour at the beginning of your vacation. Then you can enjoy the birds that others miss throughout your holiday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bird tours of HopiBonaire are entirely tailored to you and your group. We\u2019d love to hear your wishes and will get back to you with a customized bird tour. During our tours, we explore the entire island, including the unpaved roads. The most beautiful bird areas of Bonaire are found there. Along the way, our enthusiastic guide will also happily share everything about the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Nature in Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Birdwatching Tour page<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> or browse through our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Other Tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, and we will make it an unforgettable trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture of a landing osprey.\" class=\"wp-image-10797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-colorful-birds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Fly-on-Birds-of-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in our Birds of Bonaire series. Fly on...\" class=\"wp-image-15214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Fly-on-Birds-of-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Fly-on-Birds-of-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Fly-on-Birds-of-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/#birds\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Birds in Bonaire. Get to know Bonaire's rich birdlife in depth.\" class=\"wp-image-15262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-monarch-butterfly-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the photoblog about the monarch butterfly: a richly illustrated blog about a remarkable transformation.\" class=\"wp-image-15246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-how-big-is-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about how big Bonaire is. Compare and find out why this island feels larger than it is.\" class=\"wp-image-15228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/the-mangrove-of-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the mangroves of Bonaire: be amazed by this hidden world full of surprises.\" class=\"wp-image-15244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-the-transformations-of-the-green-iguana\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the green iguana, a richly illustrated blog about a shapeshifting island reptile.\" class=\"wp-image-15220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-sea-turtles-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Sea-Turtles-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about Sea Turtles on Bonaire: All about these magical creatures and where to find them.\" class=\"wp-image-15260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Sea-Turtles-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Sea-Turtles-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Sea-Turtles-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Nature in Bonaire. Birds, butterflies, turtles... Read about them in our nature blogs.\" class=\"wp-image-15270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Hiking on Bonaire. All hikes and tips about hiking on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-15266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/discovering-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Discovering Bonaire. Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the HopiBonaire blog overview: View all blogs on our clear and convenient blog page.\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flycatchers are a group of birds often overlooked on Bonaire. Sometimes this is because they resemble more common birds, but mostly it&#8217;s because they lead hidden lives in the many trees and shrubs on the island. Welcome to the hidden world of Bonaire&#8217;s flycatchers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9134,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"The Flycatchers of Bonaire | HopiBonaire","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore the different flycatchers found on Bonaire, a delightful group of birds that often go unnoticed!","_seopress_robots_index":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[130,136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birds-on-bonaire","category-nature-on-bonaire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9163"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16113,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9163\/revisions\/16113"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}