Yellow-throated Flycatcher
NameYellow-throated Flycatcher
Common NameYellow-throated Flycatcher
Scientific NameEmpidonax flaviventris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat and underparts, faint white eye-ring, and two pale wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft 'che-wee' or 'per-wee' song, and a sharp 'tewk' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the boreal forests of Canada and the northeastern United States; winters in Mexico and Central America.
Identifying Featuresyellow throat and belly, olive-green back, faint eye-ring, two wing bars, small size
Description
This small, olive-green flycatcher is distinguished by its bright yellow throat and belly. It typically forages in the understory of coniferous and mixed forests, actively catching insects in flight or gleaning them from foliage.
