Dusky Flycatcher
Dusky Flycatcher
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The Dusky Flycatcher is a medium-sized, drab flycatcher of western North America, known for its preference for mountain shrublands and open forests. It is another challenging Empidonax species.
Where to spot
Breeds in open coniferous forests, mountain shrublands, and riparian areas in western North America. Winters in Mexico.
How to spot
Identification often requires careful observation of plumage, structure, and especially its variable, often soft calls. Look for it perched upright in shrubs or small trees.
When to spot
Breeding: late spring to early summer in western North America. Migration: spring (April-May) and fall (August-September). Wintering: fall through spring in Mexico.
Where to spot
Breeds in open coniferous forests, mountain shrublands, and riparian areas in western North America. Winters in Mexico.
How to spot
Identification often requires careful observation of plumage, structure, and especially its variable, often soft calls. Look for it perched upright in shrubs or small trees.
When to spot
Breeding: late spring to early summer in western North America. Migration: spring (April-May) and fall (August-September). Wintering: fall through spring in Mexico.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its primary projection (how far the wingtips extend beyond the tail) is an important, though subtle, field mark for distinguishing it from similar flycatchers.
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