Western Flycatcher Empidonax difficilis
Overview
Description
The western flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis) is a small insectivorous bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is native to western North America, where it breeds in the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Coast forests and mountain ranges from California to Alaska and south to central Mexico; northern populations migrate south to Mexico for the winter.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) > Tyrant Flycatchers: Pewees, Kingbirds, and Allies
Subspecies Seen: Western Flycatcher (Cordilleran), Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 04-28-2024 - Arizona, United States (First Sighting)
- 07-21-2024 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Arizona, United States
- California, United States
- Morelos, Mexico
Media
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Audio Recordings
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