Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
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The Alder Flycatcher is a small North American flycatcher weighing about 13 g with a wingspan near 14 cm. It breeds in alder thickets and wet scrub across Canada and the northern United States, identified primarily by its distinctive fee-BEE-o song rather than its plain olive-grey plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 13.283333333333333 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-15 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Empidonax |
| Species | Empidonax alnorum |
Distribution
Alder Flycatcher has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family