Diet
What do ash-throated flycatchers eat?
Insects and spiders, plus some desert fruit.
Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Ash-throated FlycatcherMyiarchus cinerascens
Spring and summer diet
- Grasshoppers, wasps, caterpillars and spiders
Fall and winter diet
- Mistletoe and saguaro fruit
Best feeder foods
- None — a nest box in dry scrub is the draw
Uses nest boxes, pipes and even mailboxes across the dry West; rarely needs to drink.
Frequently asked
What do ash-throated flycatchers eat?
Insects and spiders, plus some desert fruit.
What is the best food to feed ash-throated flycatchers?
None — a nest box in dry scrub is the draw.
What do ash-throated flycatchers eat in winter?
Mistletoe and saguaro fruit.
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.