About the Olive-sided Flycatcher
The olive-sided flycatcher is a small to medium sized passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatcher family. It is a migratory species that travels from South America to North America to breed during the summer. It is an agile flyer and mainly consumes flying insects caught in flight. Since 2016, this species has been assessed as being near-threatened globally (IUCN) and threatened in Canada (SRA) due to its declining populations.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Contopus cooperi |
| Species Codes | olsfly, OSFL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive-sided Flycatcher belong to?
The Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Olive-sided Flycatcher?
The Olive-sided Flycatcher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Olive-sided Flycatcher?
The olive-sided flycatcher is a small to medium sized passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatcher family. It is a migratory species that travels from South America to North America to breed during the summer. It is an agile flyer and mainly consumes flying insects caught in flight...
Where can I report a Olive-sided Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive-sided Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olsfly, or on iNaturalist.
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