Alder Flycatcher vs Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum compared with Empidonax virescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alder Flycatcher | Acadian Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax alnorum | Empidonax virescens |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 13.283333333333333 g (0.47 oz) | 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Alder Flycatcher
Least Concern
Acadian 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.
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.