Western (Pacific-Slope) Flycatcher

Western (Pacific-Slope) Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis  

This guy just started showing up in my backyard. He was always alone. His behavior reminded me of a Black Phoebe, who also is a flycatcher He's always pretty easy to spot, mostly from is eyes, the white eye ring makes his eyes look quite large. 

Also, being a flycatcher, you'll see him sitting and suddenly flying in the air and returning to his spot. In doing that, he is catching flies.

Traits Include:

• Yellow belly and throat.
• Olive-brown back. 
• White eye ring.

Location:

 

The western flycatcher is actually two species. The Pacific-Slope and The Cordilleran. Pretty much the only difference between them, is the location where they are found.

The pacific slope is found along the coast, while the Cordilleran, is found in the Rockies.