Acadian Flycatcher vs Ash-throated Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens compared with Myiarchus cinerascens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Acadian Flycatcher Ash-throated Flycatcher
Scientific Name Empidonax virescens Myiarchus cinerascens
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Tyrannidae Tyrannidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.2 cm (5.6 in) 19.2 cm (7.6 in)
Weight 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) 29.333333333333332 g (1.03 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2-7
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Acadian Flycatcher only

None

Ash-throated Flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Acadian Flycatcher

Least Concern

Ash-throated Flycatcher

About These Birds

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.

Ash-throated Flycatcher

The Ash-throated Flycatcher is a widespread North American tyrant flycatcher found in arid woodlands, deserts, and scrub from the western United States to Central America. Weighing about 29g with a wingspan of 19.2cm, it has a pale grey throat and yellowish belly. It nests in cavities and feeds on insects and berries.

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