Great crested flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
The great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family.
About the Great crested flycatcher
The great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the most widespread member of the genus Myiarchus in North America, and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.
Fun Facts About Great crested flycatcher
- It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.
Conservation Status
The Great crested 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 | Myiarchus |
| Species | Myiarchus crinitus |
Range & Habitat
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