American Grey Flycatcher

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 386 views Updated 2026-11-01

American Grey Flycatcher (<em>Empidonax wrightii</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

American Grey Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Empidonax; binomial: Empidonax wrightii; authority: Baird, SF, 1858.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: Mexico.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

American Grey Flycatcher distinguishes Empidonax wrightii from "grey flycatchers" in other families.

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