Ash-throated Flycatcher
NameAsh-throated Flycatcher
Common NameAsh-throated Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus cinerascens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)32
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grayish-brown head and back, a pale gray throat and breast, and a pale yellow belly. The wings show two faint wing bars, and the primary feathers and outer tail feathers have rufous (rusty-red) edgings, which are a key identifying feature.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive 'ka-brick' or 'whit-whit-whit' call, often described as a harsh, burry note or a series of rising 'prrrrt' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the western United States and northern Mexico, migrating south to winter in southern Mexico and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesAshy-gray head and back, Pale gray throat and breast, Pale yellow belly, Rufous in primary feathers and outer tail feathers, Slightly crested head, Upright posture
Description
The Ash-throated Flycatcher is a medium-sized flycatcher with a somewhat crested head and a distinctive pale yellow belly. It is often found in open woodlands and arid scrub, perching upright and sallying out to catch insects in flight.
