Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies (Tyrannidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the most widespread member of the genus Myiarchus in North America, and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds southeastern Canada to Gulf States; winters to northwestern South America.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Great crested flycatcher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
