American Dusky Flycatcher vs Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
Empidonax oberholseri compared with Phylloscartes sylviolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Dusky Flycatcher | Bay-ringed Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax oberholseri | Phylloscartes sylviolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 11.4 g (0.40 oz) | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Dusky Flycatcher
Least Concern
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
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.
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
The Bay-ringed Tyrannulet is a small flycatcher of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. It has a brownish-olive plumage with faint wing bars and a subtle eye ring. It forages actively in forest canopy and edges, gleaning insects from foliage.