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Ash-throated Flycatcher vs Great Crested Flycatcher

Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens)

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

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The ash-throated flycatcher is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher, measuring 7.5 to 8.6 in (19 to 22 cm) in length with a wingspan of 11.8 to 12.6 in (30 to 32 cm) and a mass of 0.7 to 1.3 oz (20 to 37 g). Overall, it is slim and long-tailed, with a slightly peaked crest on its relatively large head. The upperparts are olive brown, with a darker head and short crest. The breast is gray and the belly is a very pale yellow. The brown tail feathers and wings have rufous outer webs, and there are two dull wing bars. The sexes are similar. Voice: The ash-throated flycatcher is separated from other confusingly similar Myiarchus species by its calls, a burry kabrick and a rough prrt or wheer heard year-round.

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Recording: steve · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: docentjoyce on Flickr · CC BY 2.0
Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

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Adult great crested flycatchers usually measure between 17–21 cm (6.7–8.3 in) in length with a wingspan of around 34 cm (13 in). This bird usually weighs between 27–40 g (0.95–1.41 oz). There is no sexual dimorphism. All adults are brownish on the upperparts with yellow underparts; they have a long rusty brown tail and a bushy crest. Their throat and breast are grey. Males will sing a three-part song composed of two short whistles: a wheerreep followed by a higher-pitched whee, and a soft low churr.

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Recording: Jonathon Jongsma · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: no rights reserved, uploaded by Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago · cc0

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