Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), Cameron, Coconino County

This Great Crested Flycatcher was discovered by Chuck LaRue at the Cameron Trading Post on 18 September 2010 and photographed by Tom Linda on 20 September 2010.

Accidental, although possibly overlooked.  There are only three previous state records. 

Points to note:  Bill intermediate between Ash-throated and western form of Brown-crested Flycatcher with extensive brown base to lower mandible.  Bright yellow underparts extending far up the breast.  Dark gray upper breast and cheek.  Little contrast between cheek and crown.  Extensively rufous undertail feathers with dark color confined to part of feather on outside of the feather shaft.  Bright white edging to scapular feathers.  Both Ash-throated and Brown-crested would be paler, with yellow confined to the lower breast.  Both would have completely dark bills.  Brown-crested would have a pale face contrasting with a darker crown.  Ash throated would have dark tips to the rusty tail feathers and Brown-crested would have less rufous with more dark on the inside of the feather shaft.  Both would have dull ending to the scapulars. 

20 September 2010, photo by Tom Linda

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