Mini-Tutorial: Birding By Ear: Empidonax Flycatchers

Five species of empid flycatchers (genus Empidonax) can be found in DuPage County: the Least, Alder, Willow, Yellow-bellied, and Acadian Flycatcher. They look quite similar, but subtle differences in field marks can help with identification. When and where they're found and how commonly they are seen can also help with ID. But the fast track to telling these birds apart is by learning their distinctive songs and calls!
Join Joe Suchecki, the Springbrook Birder, as he details how to distinguish each of the five species, finishing up with a quick quiz.
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[@focomusicG]

Great job, Joe! Very useful! Love the addition of songs and calls, as well as the quiz at the end! -Alan K. (Club member)

[@RosyFinch68]

These guys always get me! I’m getting better at IDing them, but they are still tricky! Great tips!

[@DuPageBirdingClub]

Thank you! Empids by eye are tough, and then there's vireos, which you rarely even see. They're coming in the next video later this month!

[@reneerey1987]

If one of the empids respond positively to the sounds, does that mean that is its species? I know that is an open-ended question, but I have one here that perked up with #4 & #5. The baby monitor is in because we had a fallout yesterday. Very informative video!