Flycatcher ID? (1 Viewer)

[houtex01]

I've attached four photos of a flycatcher for positive ID...these photos were taken October 2012 at San Luis Pass on the Texas coast line...at first I thought maybe an Eastern Wood Pewee but this bird seems to have a stronger eye ring than the Eastern Wood Pewee...my guesses are possibly Least or Alder...any help will be appreciated...thanks....

Ron

 

[howiewu]

Nice photos! I think this is an Eastern Wood Pewee, but I am no expert

 

[Kratter]

Definitely an Empinonax:
The strong eyering, rather short primary extension, big head, short tail look are best for Least Flycatcher

Andy

 

[njlarsen]

Ron
Welcome to Birdforum!

Niels

 

[houtex01]

Ron
Welcome to Birdforum!

Niels

Thanks Niels...

Ron

 

[houtex01]

Definitely an Empinonax:
The strong eyering, rather short primary extension, big head, short tail look are best for Least Flycatcher

Andy

Thanks for your reply Andy...Least is what I concluded also...

Will wait to see if anyone else has any suggestions or comments...

Ron

 

[DarkFireFalcon]

I'd agree with least, for the already state reasons. None of the eastern empids should show such a bold eye ring, and the large bill and large headed appearance should rule out dusky/hammonds as well.

 

[Sandhill Crane Lover]

I would say Least Flycatcher also.

 

[houtex01]

Thanks to everyone for viewing and id help...appears that the ID for this bird is a Least Flycatcher...good news since this gives me a new specie for my photo database...

Ron