Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens · Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies
The Ash-throated Flycatcher is a slender, medium-sized bird of arid regions in western North America. Its muted plumage provides camouflage within its dry, open woodland habitats. Often detected by its distinctive calls, this flycatcher exhibits a curious head-tilting behavior while perched.
Explore the full field guideMigratoryMedium-sizedCavity nesterInsectivorous
3 calls·first heard Jul 2·last 98d ago
When it's heardpeak 6a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Grayish-brown back and head with a slightly peaked crest, pale gray throat and breast, and a pale yellow belly.
- Brown wings with two whitish wingbars and cinnamon-colored edges on the primary feathers.
- The underside of the tail shows a broad cinnamon stripe down the center, bordered by brownish-gray, with a brownish-gray tip.
- Possesses a narrow, dark bill and typically maintains an erect posture while perched.