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Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

Least Concern

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Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) 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 alnorum (Alder Flycatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キタメジロハエトリ

Chinese 恺木纹霸鹟

Spanish Mosquero ailero

French Moucherolle des aulnes

German Erlenschnäppertyrann

Portuguese papa-moscas-de-alder

Russian Лесной эмпидонакс

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alder Flycatcher?

The scientific name of Alder Flycatcher is Empidonax alnorum. It belongs to the genus Empidonax.

What is the conservation status of Alder Flycatcher?

Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alder Flycatcher live?

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

What family does Alder Flycatcher belong to?

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

Is Alder Flycatcher endangered?

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

What kingdom does Alder Flycatcher belong to?

Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Alder Flycatcher?

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