Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens)

Acadian Flycatcher, a reference photo — Photo: Aitor · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The Acadian flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is a small insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Acadian Flycatcher being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Empidonax flaviventris
Empidonax alnorum
Empidonax minimus
Empidonax traillii
Contopus virens

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Empidonax
Species: Empidonax virescens

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