Documentation of
Alder Flycatcher
2016-111
Observer Information
Reporter:
David Dowell
3721 Staghorn Dr,
Longmont,
CO 80503
E-mail:
dave1wx@gmail.com
Other Observers:
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Alder Flycatcher
First Date/Time:
5/28/2016 2:25:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
5/28/2016 2:35:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
10 minutes
County:
Sedgwick
Specific Location:
Sand Draw State Wildlife Area
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
binoculars, camera
Distance:
30 feet
Light:
full sun
Description of the Bird
The bird was found moving around among clusters of small trees with open areas in between, favoring low perches. The bird had an olive-colored back; a broad, straight-sided tail; white wingbars; bright white wing edges; and a narrow, complete eyering. Relative to other empids, it had a large bill and moderate/long primary projection. During the period of observation, the bird called "peep" often (dozens of times; recordings included with this report) and sang "rreeBEEa" twice.
Similar Species Discussion
Similar-looking empids such as Willow and Acadian Flycatchers were eliminated because the "peep" call and "rreeBEEa" song are characteristic of Alder Flycatcher.
Resources Used
Sibley Guide to Birds
xeno-canto.org
Previous Experience
I have observed empidonax flycatchers often during five years of birding and had observed several Alder Flycatchers before this one.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Date Documentation Submitted
11/28/2016 7:43:00 PM
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