Western Flycatcher

The bird from our watershed for May is the Western Flycatcher. This small songbird breeds in shady coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada, typically near streams. They can be found here from April through September and most spend the rest of the year in Mexico.

The line drawing below was created by Mady Neufeld. You’re welcome to print out and color the image below. You can download the file here. For additional information, including photographs, range maps, and sounds, visit allaboutbirgs.org or audubon.org.