About the Gray Flycatcher
The American gray flycatcher, American grey flycatcher, or just gray flycatcher as it is known in North America, is a small, insectivorous passerine in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is common in the arid regions of western North America, especially the Great Basin. From sagebrush steppes to pinyon-juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine forests, this flycatcher forages for insects from shrubs or low tree branches.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Empidonax wrightii |
| Species Codes | gryfly, GRFL, AGFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Flycatcher belong to?
The Gray Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray Flycatcher?
The American gray flycatcher, American grey flycatcher, or just gray flycatcher as it is known in North America, is a small, insectivorous passerine in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is common in the arid regions of western North America, especially the Great Basin. From sagebrush steppes to pinyo...
Where can I report a Gray Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gryfly, or on iNaturalist.
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