Acadian Flycatcher vs Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher

Empidonax virescens compared with Sublegatus obscurior

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Acadian Flycatcher Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher
Scientific Name Empidonax virescens Sublegatus obscurior
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Tyrannidae Tyrannidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.2 cm (5.6 in) 13.1 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) 16.833333333333332 g (0.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Acadian Flycatcher only

None

Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Acadian Flycatcher

Least Concern

Amazonian Scrub-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.

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.

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