An Activity Guide About the Songbirds of British Columbia Family TYRANNIDAE: Tyrant Flycatchers

Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) FIELD MARKS This bird looks very similar to Hammond's Flycatchers. One difference to look for is that their underparts are paler and less uniform than the Hammond's Flycatcher. Approximate length: 13 cm HABITAT These birds prefer the middle elevations in the mountains. They prefer the drier surroundings of open stands of tall bushes and deciduous trees. NESTING Most of their nests are in deciduous shrubs in upright forks among dense vegetation. The female lays 2-4 dull white eggs that sometimes have brown spots. STATUS Common.