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Empidonax

Empidonax
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Tyrranidae
Genus
Empidonax

The genus Empidonax is a group of small insect-eating birds in the Tyrant flycatcher family Tyrranidae.

These birds are remarkably similar in plumage: olive on the upper parts with light underparts, eye rings and wing bars. In the nesting season, they may be distinguished based on range, habitat and call; in other situations, it may not be possible to be sure.

They often rapidly flick their wings and tails.

The full list of species is: