Alder Flycatcher vs Ash-throated Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum compared with Myiarchus cinerascens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alder Flycatcher | Ash-throated Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax alnorum | Myiarchus cinerascens |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 13.283333333333333 g (0.47 oz) | 29.333333333333332 g (1.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Alder Flycatcher
Least Concern
Ash-throated 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.
Ash-throated Flycatcher
The Ash-throated Flycatcher is a widespread North American tyrant flycatcher found in arid woodlands, deserts, and scrub from the western United States to Central America. Weighing about 29g with a wingspan of 19.2cm, it has a pale grey throat and yellowish belly. It nests in cavities and feeds on insects and berries.