Traill's flycatcher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A supposed species of tyrant flycatcher, now regarded as two distinct but closely related species: the alder flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) and the willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii).

Word forms

Traill's flycatcher Traill's flycatchers

Etymology

Named after Thomas Stewart Traill, a friend of John James Audubon.

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