Alder Flycatcher

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.7 cm
Weight
13.283333333333333 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.7 cm and a weight of 13.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Alder Flycatcher endangered?
The Alder Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Alder Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-15 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the Alder Flycatcher?
The Alder Flycatcher has a wingspan of 13.7 cm, weight of 13.283333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Alder Flycatcher belong to?
The Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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