Acadian Flycatcher vs Black-capped Tyrannulet
Empidonax virescens compared with Phyllomyias nigrocapillus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acadian Flycatcher | Black-capped Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax virescens | Phyllomyias nigrocapillus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) |
| Weight | 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) | 9.600000000000001 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher
Least Concern
Black-capped Tyrannulet
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.
Black-capped Tyrannulet
The Black-capped Tyrannulet is a small, olive-green tyrant flycatcher of Andean cloud forests, distinguished by its black cap and yellowish supercilium. It ranges from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane forest edges and secondary growth at elevations from about 1,500 to 3,000 meters. It feeds on small insects, gleaning them from foliage.