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This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
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Revision as of 01:16, 18 April 2015
- Myiarchus crinitus
Identification
21·5 cm a large flycatcher
- Rufous wings and tail
- Gray breast
- Yellow belly
- Often erects a bushy crest
Distribution
Breeds from south-central to southeastern Canada to southeastern USA and west to Texas; it winters to northern South America.
Rare to casual vagrant in the western United States.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Mature deciduous forests.
Behaviour
Somewhat secretive.
Diet
Often solitary or in pairs while foraging for insects or fruit in the upper level of the trees.
Vocalisation
Call: a loud whistled wheeep! or a rolling prrrrreet!
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved July 2014)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Great Crested Flycatcher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 7 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Great_Crested_Flycatcher
