Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Summary 4
The Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the most widespread member of the genus, Myiarchus, in North America and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.
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- (c) Larry Meade, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/34323709@N07/9083519529/
- (c) Amy Evenstad, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/magnificentfrigatebird/7265471904/
- (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7457894@N04/2860731608
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myiarchus_crinitus
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | olive, yellow |
| E -underparts | gray, yellow |
| F - upperparts | olive |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | crested, plain |
| M - crown color | olive |
| N - forehead color | olive |
| O - nape color | olive |
| P - throat color | gray |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | gray |
| T - under tail | gray, rust |
| U - leg color | black |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
