Alder Flycatcher vs Baird's Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum compared with Myiodynastes bairdii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alder Flycatcher | Baird's Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax alnorum | Myiodynastes bairdii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) | 23.2 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 13.283333333333333 g (0.47 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Alder Flycatcher
Least Concern
Baird's 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.
Baird's Flycatcher
The Baird's Flycatcher is a large tyrant flycatcher found in arid scrub and dry forest along the Pacific coast of South America, weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 23.2cm. It has streaked brown plumage with a yellow belly and forages for large insects and small vertebrates from exposed perches. It is the largest member of its genus.