Sad Flycatcher
Myiarchus barbirostris
A woodland species that often perches quietly three to ten meters above the ground; tends to lean forward on its perch. Note its relatively small bill and the lack of rust on the wings and tail. Stolid Flycatcher is larger with a larger bill, and has rust on folded primaries unlike Sad Flycatcher. The Rufous-tailed Flycatcher is larger yet, has a darker gray head and chest, and has more rust on the tail and folded primaries. Vocalizations include an emphatic “pip,” given singly or a rapid series, a whistled trill, and various high twitters and squeaks; calls are often given in combination.
Identification
The sad flycatcher (Myiarchus barbirostris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Jamaica.
Taxonomy
Genus: Myiarchus; Family: Tyrannidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Myiarchus barbirostris
- Authority
- (Swainson, 1827)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Myiarchus
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Vertical migration
Behavior
Migration pattern: Vertical migration.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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