Great Crested Flycatcher
NameGreat Crested Flycatcher
Common NameGreat Crested Flycatcher
Scientific NameMyiarchus crinitus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)33.5
Plumage DetailsThe Great Crested Flycatcher has an olive-brown back and wings, a gray head and throat, and a bright sulfur-yellow belly. Its primary wing feathers and the inner webs of its tail feathers show rufous (reddish-brown) coloration, which is a key identification feature.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is a loud, emphatic 'wheep!' or 'whit!'. It also produces a distinctive, rolling 'prrrrt' or 'creee-creee-creee' trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern and central North America, from southern Canada south to the Gulf Coast. Winters in southern Florida, Central America, and northern South America.
Identifying Featuresslightly crested head, gray throat, bright yellow belly, rufous primary feathers, rufous tail feathers, loud 'wheep' call
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is known for its upright posture, slightly crested head, and distinctive yellow belly. It typically perches high in trees, sallying out to catch insects in mid-air before returning to its perch.
