Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii)

Sight The Willow Flycatcher lacks a distinct eye-ring typical of most Empidonax species. Its throat is white and its back is greenish-grey. The bill is wide, and the lower mandible is orange. Only when it is singing can this species be unequivocally distinguished from the Alder Flycatcher.

 

Vocalizations The song of the Willow Flycatcher is a "fitz-bew". When excited it often calls "fitz, fitz, fits-bew." Click on sonogram to hear WAV file (44 kb)

 

Habitat The Willow Flycatcher occurs in the foothills and Rocky Mountains from Waterton north to Jasper. It is found in assocation with wet brushy lowlands as well as streamside willow thickets. Spruce trees and dead snags are often present in the habitat and are used as perches.

Go to the the virtual publication: The Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) in Alberta Go to "Western Flycatcher"

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