American Grey Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="empidonax-wrightii"></birdfyi-bird>The American Grey Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family