American Dusky Flycatcher
Empidonax oberholseri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="empidonax-oberholseri"></birdfyi-bird>The American Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 11.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The American Dusky Flycatcher is a small empidonax weighing about 11 g with a 13.3 cm wingspan, breeding in shrubby mountain slopes of western North America. It captures insects on short aerial sallies and is best identified by its distinctive two-note call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.3 cm | 5.2 in |
| Weight | 11.4 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Empidonax |
| Species | Empidonax oberholseri |
Distribution
American Dusky Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family