Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Pronounced (approx.): em-PID-oh-naks TRAY-lee-eye
A small flycatcher of shrubby edges, often near water. Voice is important for separating it from similar species.
Three Identification Clues
Brownish-olive upperparts, a pale throat, and two light wingbars.
A broad bill and a very thin or nearly absent eye-ring.
The emphatic fitz-bew song is much more reliable than appearance for separating Willow and Alder Flycatchers.
Identification note: a still photograph alone may not distinguish Willow Flycatcher from Alder Flycatcher. Use voice, location, and field notes together.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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