Wednesday, June 9, 2021

ALDER FLYCATCHER, COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK,ETOBICOKE,TORONTO,ONTARIO, 6/7/2021

   Merlin Photo ID app identified this flycatcher as either an Alder Flycatcher or a Willow Flycatcher.  The easiest way to differentiate them is by their calls or songs.  Unfortunately this flycatcher was neither calling or singing.  I do believe this is probably an Alder Flycather because of the following:
  • Whitish throat. A strong contrast between face and throat.  The Willow Flycatcher has a more grayish throat.
  • Brownish olive upperparts.  The Willow Flycatcher has more grayish upperparts.
  • White eyering. The Willow Flycatcher has a less prominent eyering



 

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