Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

The Ash-throated Flycatcher is a medium-sized bird found in the western United States and Mexico. It has a brownish-gray upper body, pale underparts, and a distinctive pale yellow belly. This bird is known for its habit of perching in open areas and sallying out to catch insects in mid-air. It prefers open woodlands, scrublands, and desert habitats, often nesting in natural tree cavities or man-made nest boxes. The Ash-throated Flycatcher is a vocal bird, with a distinctive call that helps in its identification. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and degradation are potential threats to its populations.

Habitat: Open woodlands, scrublands, and desert habitats