Plain-crested Elaenia vs Alder Flycatcher
Elaenia cristata compared with Empidonax alnorum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plain-crested Elaenia | Alder Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elaenia cristata | Empidonax alnorum |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 18.8 g (0.66 oz) | 13.283333333333333 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Plain-crested Elaenia
Least Concern
Alder Flycatcher
About These Birds
Alder Flycatcher
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.