Acadian Flycatcher
NameAcadian Flycatcher
Common NameAcadian Flycatcher
Scientific NameEmpidonax virescens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a paler, yellowish throat and belly. It has a distinct white eye-ring and two prominent white wing bars on dark wings. The bill is relatively broad with a pale lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is an explosive, two-part 'peet-sa!' or 'ka-ZEE-up', often repeated. It also gives a soft 'peet' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in mature deciduous forests of eastern North America, from the Great Plains to the Atlantic coast. Winters in Central and northern South America, primarily in lowland tropical forests.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts, Yellowish wash on underparts, Prominent white eye-ring, Two distinct white wing bars, Explosive 'peet-sa!' call, Relatively long tail for an Empidonax flycatcher
Description
The Acadian Flycatcher is a small, olive-green bird with a relatively long tail and a prominent white eye-ring. It typically perches upright in the understory of mature deciduous forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
