Ash-throated Casiornis vs Acadian Flycatcher
Casiornis fuscus compared with Empidonax virescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ash-throated Casiornis | Acadian Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Casiornis fuscus | Empidonax virescens |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.1 cm (5.9 in) | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 19.5 g (0.69 oz) | 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ash-throated Casiornis
Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher
About These Birds
Ash-throated Casiornis
The Ash-throated Casiornis is a flycatcher found in dry forests and caatinga scrub of northeastern Brazil. Weighing around 19.5g with a wingspan near 15.1cm, it is a plain brown bird with an ash-toned throat. It forages for insects by sallying from exposed perches in open woodland.
Acadian Flycatcher
The Acadian Flycatcher weighs about 13g and breeds in eastern North American forest ravines. It is identified by its sharp 'peet-sa' call and olive-green upperparts.