A photograph centers on a small, olive-brown passerine, an Empidonax flycatcher, at a moment of stillness. The bird is braced on a network of complex, bare twigs, looking back with a wary, direct gaze over its shoulder. The bird has a distinct, complete white eye-ring, which encircles its large, dark eye that looks directly towards the viewer from over its shoulder. A small, soft, rounded crest is visible on its crown. The back and wings are a uniform olive-brown. The folded wings display two clear, pale (buffy or creamy) wing bars. Its throat and chest are a dull, light olive-yellow, with a softer yellow wash on its belly. Its tail is medium length. AI-generated text.
My son went birding with me for a little while yesterday and got a photo of a Western Flycatcher 🥰 He called me over but I was too late and it flew away 😕 #Birds #Nature #Sonoma is in their breeding range. #California Western Flycatcher from the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/...