Last Updated: Jan 07, 2023
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Introduction
What the Acadian Flycatcher Looks Like
The Acadian Flycatcher has above_color color of olive-green.
The Acadian Flycatcher has below_color color of whiteish.
The Acadian Flycatcher has bill color of dark and orange-yellow.
The Acadian Flycatcher has wing color of black and white.
The Acadian Flycatcher has eyering color of whiteish.
Range and Sighting Map for the Acadian Flycatcher
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Acadian Flycatcher
The length of the Acadian Flycatcher is from 5.5 inches to 5.9 inches (14.0 cm to 15.0 cm).
The weight of the Acadian Flycatcher is from 0.4 ounces to 0.5 ounces (11.3 grams to 14.2 grams).
The wingspan of the Acadian Flycatcher is from 8.7 inches to 9.1 inches (22.1 cm to 23.1 cm).
Pictures of the Acadian Flycatcher
Feeding Behavior of the Acadian Flycatcher
It hunts for insects by watching from a perch, usually at mid-levels within the forest.
When it sees an insect, it flies to catch the insect in midair, and then returns to its perch.
It also picks up food such as caterpillars and spiders from leaves or twigs while hovering.
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What the Acadian Flycatcher Likes to Eat
The Acadian Flycatcher feeds on the following:
- Mostly insects (ants, wasps, bees, beetles, caterpillars, moths, bugs)
- spiders
- millipedes
- small fruits
- berries
Where To Find the Acadian Flycatcher
You can find the Acadian Flycatcher in the following habitats:
- Deciduous forests
- ravines
- swampy woods
- beech groves
- nests in beech trees
- woodland
- edges of woodlands