American Dusky Flycatcher

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 382 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Empidonax; binomial: Empidonax oberholseri; authority: Phillips, AR, 1939.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: sw USA and Mexico.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

American Dusky Flycatcher distinguishes Empidonax oberholseri from "dusky flycatchers" in other families.

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