Black-capped Flycatcher vs Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax atriceps compared with Empidonax virescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Flycatcher | Acadian Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax atriceps | Empidonax virescens |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 8.899999999999999 g (0.31 oz) | 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Flycatcher
Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher
About These Birds
Black-capped Flycatcher
The Black-capped Flycatcher is a small Empidonax flycatcher restricted to highland forests in Costa Rica and western Panama, distinguished from similar species by its dark cap and pale eye ring. It inhabits the canopy and edges of cloud forests above 2,000 meters. It feeds on insects, sallying from perches in typical flycatcher fashion.
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.