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Birdsong field guide

Lesser Antillean Flycatcher

Myiarchus oberi

A large, vocal tyrant flycatcher endemic to the Lesser Antilles, recognized by its olive-brown plumage and distinct rufous wing and tail edging.

What it sounds like

A sharp, loud 'wheep' or 'whit' often followed by a rolling, burry 'preeer' whistle.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Paul Driver · St LuciaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the largest member of the Myiarchus genus found within its Caribbean range.
The species is divided into four recognized subspecies, each restricted to specific island clusters.
As a secondary cavity nester, it frequently occupies old woodpecker holes or natural tree hollows.
Beyond its insectivorous diet, it regularly consumes small fruits and berries, especially during the dry season.
It displays high levels of territorial aggression, often diving at larger birds that enter its nesting area.

Habitat

Humid montane forests, deciduous woodlands, and occasionally coastal scrub or plantations.

Range

Endemic to the Lesser Antilles, spanning from Barbuda and St. Kitts south to St. Lucia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Apical FlycatcherMyiarchus apicalis Ash-throated FlycatcherMyiarchus cinerascens Brown-crested FlycatcherMyiarchus tyrannulus Dusky-capped FlycatcherMyiarchus tuberculifer Galapagos FlycatcherMyiarchus magnirostris Great Crested FlycatcherMyiarchus crinitus Grenada FlycatcherMyiarchus nugator La Sagra's FlycatcherMyiarchus sagrae

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