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Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

Least Concern

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Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Empidonax virescens (Acadian Flycatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリメジロハエトリ

Chinese 中美綠蚊霸鶲

Spanish Mosquero verdoso

French Moucherolle vert

German Buchenschnäppertyrann

Portuguese papa-mosquitos

Russian Восточный эмпидонакс

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Cordilleran Flycatcher

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Dusky Flycatcher / American Dusky Flycatcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acadian Flycatcher?

The scientific name of Acadian Flycatcher is Empidonax virescens. It belongs to the genus Empidonax.

What is the conservation status of Acadian Flycatcher?

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Acadian Flycatcher live?

Acadian Flycatcher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Acadian Flycatcher belong to?

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) belongs to the genus Empidonax, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.

Is Acadian Flycatcher endangered?

No, Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Acadian Flycatcher belong to?

Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Acadian Flycatcher?

The closest relatives of Acadian Flycatcher in the genus Empidonax include Alder Flycatcher, Black-capped Flycatcher, Buff-breasted Flycatcher, Cordilleran Flycatcher, Dusky Flycatcher / American Dusky Flycatcher.