Alder flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
The alder flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) is a small insect-eating bird in the tyrant flycatcher family.
About the Alder flycatcher
The alder flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) is a small insect-eating bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. The genus name Empidonax is from Ancient Greek empis, "gnat", and anax, "master". The specific alnorum is Latin and means "of the alders".
Fun Facts About Alder flycatcher
- The alder flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) is a small insect-eating bird in the tyrant flycatcher family.
- The genus name Empidonax is from Ancient Greek empis, "gnat", and anax, "master".
Conservation Status
The Alder flycatcher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Saurischia |
| Family | Tyrannidae |
| Genus | Empidonax |
| Species | Empidonax alnorum |
Range & Habitat
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