Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)
A large member of the flycatcher family with the preferred habitat of forests. It is migratory bird and arrives in Montreal area in May.
- 🇫🇷 Tyran huppé
- 🇩🇪 Schnäppertyrann
- 🇲🇽 Copetón viajero
Characteristics
- Length: 20-25cm
- Weight: 20-30g
- Wingspan: 32-38cm
How to Identify
Difficult to spot and identify because this species prefers to stay in the crown of large trees. Yellow breast, grey throat and white stripes on the wings.
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Where and When to Spot
Best in Spring upon arrival. The species is then also easier to identify because of its call. Places like Belvédère Outremont or Park Mont-Royal are good options.
Observations by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | x | x | - | - |
| Parc Michel-Chartrand | x | - | - | - |
"-" indicates no observation. It may not necessarily mean though that the species is absent from the park during that season.