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Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

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Field Notes

Notes:

Wing bars aren't evident in this photo. Identified from voice; it was calling repeatedly.

Reference Links:

Willow Flycatcher, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (3)
NicoleB
I've never even heard of 'willows' before :)
ScottRasmussen
I definitely love getting a look at our local flycatchers. Phoebes and kingbirds are easy to spot, but the Empidonax flycatchers are sometimes tough to see. The Willow Flycatchers are easy to hear, though, with their little cartoon bird sneezes.
NicoleB
Ain't he a little Beauty?! :) I love Flycatchers :)

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PublishedJuly 26, 2011

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