Species BirdsAlder Flycatcher

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

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Illustration of Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum)

The Alder Flycatcher is a small, olive-brown bird with a pale yellowish belly and a distinctive call. This species is known for its habit of nesting in dense shrubs near water.

Habitat
Wetlands and shrubby areas near water.
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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