American Dusky Flycatcher vs Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax oberholseri compared with Empidonax virescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Dusky Flycatcher | Acadian Flycatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax oberholseri | Empidonax virescens |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 11.4 g (0.40 oz) | 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Dusky Flycatcher
Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher
About These Birds
American Dusky Flycatcher
The American Dusky Flycatcher is a small empidonax weighing about 11 g with a 13.3 cm wingspan, breeding in shrubby mountain slopes of western North America. It captures insects on short aerial sallies and is best identified by its distinctive two-note call.
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.