American Grey Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.4 cm
Weight
12.5 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The American Grey Flycatcher is a small empidonax weighing about 13 g with a 14.4 cm wingspan, breeding in dry sagebrush and pinyon-juniper habitat of the western United States. It characteristically dips its tail slowly downward, a behavior useful for identification.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Empidonax |
| Species | Empidonax wrightii |
Distribution
American Grey Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the American Grey Flycatcher endangered?
The American Grey Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Grey Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the American Grey Flycatcher?
The American Grey Flycatcher has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the American Grey Flycatcher belong to?
The American Grey Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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