About the Alder Flycatcher
The alder flycatcher 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".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Empidonax alnorum |
| Species Codes | aldfly, ALFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Alder Flycatcher belong to?
The Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Alder Flycatcher?
The alder flycatcher 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\"....
Where can I report a Alder Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Alder Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aldfly, or on iNaturalist.
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