Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens. Insects and spiders, plus some desert fruit.
Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Ash-throated FlycatcherMyiarchus cinerascens
- Scientific name
- Myiarchus cinerascens
- Length
- 7.5–8.3 in
- Weight
- 0.9–1.3 oz
- Nest
- Cavity, nest box or hollow pipe lined with hair and fur
- Entrance hole
- 1 1/2 in
- Clutch
- 2–7 eggs
- Incubation
- 15 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Grey throat with a pale lemon belly
- Rufous edges to wings and tail
- Slight bushy crest
Voice
A rough, burry 'ka-brick' and low 'prrrt'.
Diet and feeding
Insects and spiders, plus some desert fruit.
What do ash-throated flycatchers eat? · Best feeder for ash-throated flycatchers
Ash-throated Flycatchers by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Summer breeder | March–July |
| California | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Colorado | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Idaho | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Montana | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Nevada | Summer breeder | April–July |
| New Mexico | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Oklahoma | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Oregon | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Texas | Summer breeder | March–July |
| Utah | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Washington | Summer breeder | April–July |
| Wyoming | Summer breeder | May–July |
Frequently asked
What do ash-throated flycatchers eat?
Insects and spiders, plus some desert fruit. At feeders: none — a nest box in dry scrub is the draw.
How big is a Ash-throated Flycatcher?
7.5–8.3 in long and 0.9–1.3 oz.
Do ash-throated flycatchers use birdhouses?
Yes — a 1 1/2 in entrance, 6 × 6 in floor, mounted 5–20 ft.
Sources
- Ash-throated Flycatcher — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Ash-throated Flycatcher life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Ash-throated Flycatcher — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- NestWatch nest box plans and species requirements — Cornell Lab
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.