Alder Flycatcher vs Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum compared with Sublegatus obscurior
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Alder Flycatcher | Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax alnorum | Sublegatus obscurior |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.7 cm (5.4 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 13.283333333333333 g (0.47 oz) | 16.833333333333332 g (0.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Alder Flycatcher
Least Concern
Amazonian Scrub-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.
Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher
The Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher is a plainly-colored tyrannid weighing about 17 g with a 13.1 cm wingspan, inhabiting river-edge scrub and secondary growth in Amazonia. It perches conspicuously on exposed branches to watch for flying insects.