Perching

Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri
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Length: 6 in. (15 cm )
Although it sits obviously on undergrowth branches flicking its tail, its obscure colors make it difficult to distinguish from other similar species. The Dusky Flycatcher nests in open woodlands on mountainsides. The cup like nest is made of grass and lined with feathers and hair and placed in a small crotch of a low bush or tree. It feeds exclusively on insects, most of which are snatched out of the air or from nearby vegetation.

The four-digit banding code is DUFL.

Male | Peter LaTourrette



Fir forest

Riparian / River forest

Shrubs
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Bird Sound Type: Chirping
Sex of Bird: Male
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  • Article: Dusky Flycatcher
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: July 13, 2017
  • Date accessed: January 13, 2025
  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-flycatcher

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Dr. Biology. (2017, July 13). Dusky Flycatcher. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved January 13, 2025 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-flycatcher

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Dr. Biology. "Dusky Flycatcher". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 July, 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-flycatcher

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Dr. Biology. "Dusky Flycatcher". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 13 Jan 2025. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/dusky-flycatcher

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