Dusky Flycatcher
NameDusky Flycatcher
Common NameDusky Flycatcher
Scientific NameEmpidonax oberholseri
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are drab gray-brown, contrasting with paler grayish-white underparts. It features a distinct white eye-ring and two whitish wing bars. The bill is dark on the upper mandible and yellowish-orange on the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of short, dry notes, often described as 'whit-wit-wit' or 'churr-churr-churr'. The common call is a soft 'whit'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across western North America, from southern Yukon and British Columbia south through the western United States to Arizona and New Mexico. Winters in Mexico and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Two whitish wing bars, Relatively long tail, often flicked downwards, Drab gray-brown plumage, Yellowish-orange lower mandible
Description
The Dusky Flycatcher is a small, drab flycatcher known for its relatively long tail, which it frequently pumps downwards. It is an insectivorous bird, typically found in open coniferous or mixed forests, especially on mountain slopes.
